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Knowledge brokering in times of crisis: an online dossier on COVID-19

This dossier is developed for our network and others to navigate the COVID-19 information overload. Here, we bring together contributions both new and existing that are particularly useful for the development sector; sharing perspectives that offer a different angle and go beyond immediate responses to this crisis.

Magazine
Charlotte Stam

We’re hiring a Knowledge Broker!

Are you passionate about the power of knowledge to support social impact and international development processes for more just and sustainable societies? Should more connection

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Knowledge brokering
Joscha Betke

Doing what matters: Placing Wellbeing Economics at the heart of the Dutch Africa Strategy

The upcoming Dutch Africa will generate debate on how to create beneficial partnerships within the prevailing Aid and Trade Agenda. The real question, however, is how the Dutch government will ensure its policies actually serve the interests of local communities. According to Knowledge Broker Joscha Betke ‘Measuring what matters’ and placing communities’ well-being at the heart of the Africa strategy will be crucial to ensure its success.

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Knowledge brokering
Mariëlle Karssenberg

Getting iodized salt on the plate

This report describes the dynamics, barriers, and opportunities in relation to strengthening the flow of iodized salt in West and Central Africa.

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Climate & Natural resources
Jorrit Oppewal

Climate Justice requires a dramatic increase in climate finance for the Global South

The negative effects of climate change are increasingly being felt across the globe. Countries of the Global South, which have contributed very little to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, are most exposed to the consequences and yet have the least financial resources available to deal with them. Rich countries therefore have a major responsibility to support the rest of the world through climate finance.

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Knowledge brokering
Jorrit Oppewal

Tough Sanctions against Taliban Undermine Right to Food

Afghanistan is experiencing an unprecedented hunger crisis, exacerbated by the sanctions against the Taliban regime and the withdrawal of most foreign aid. Yet western countries, including the Netherlands, will not commit to additional financial support if it cannot be ruled out that the Taliban would benefit from it in any way.

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Inclusive Economy
Marijn Faling

Who profits from inclusive business models?

Inclusive business models are increasingly called upon as a solution to the multiplex challenges of poverty and inequality while at the same time providing companies opportunities for profitability. However, a review of the literature shows that the development impact of inclusive business models is often uncertain and that it is important both for inclusive business partners and donors to track this impact carefully to ensure the benefit of inclusive business for low-income communities.

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Knowledge brokering
Charlotte Ariese-van Putten

In conversation: Working with faith-based actors for development

Last year Prisma and four of its members – Dorcas, Tearfund, Woord en Daad and World Vision – initiated a new research project into the role and added value of faith-based actors in sustainable development. As an independent knowledge brokering organisation, The Broker was commissioned to carry out the research in a quest to bring to light the most important opportunities and barriers for collaborations between secular and faith-based actors. On the 10th of March we hosted an online workshop, marking the end of the first phase of this project. This article presents the most important take-aways and questions of the workshop, focusing particularly on the fruitful dialogues in the breakout sessions.

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Dutch Development Cooperation: 2022 and beyond
Development Policy
Jorrit Oppewal

Dutch Development Cooperation: 2022 and beyond

Following elections in March 2021, the Netherlands is still awaiting the formation of a new government. This article takes a closer look at recent trends in Dutch development cooperation policy and the choices that lie ahead to strengthen its relevance and effectiveness.

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Development Policy
Dirk-Jan Koch

A blind-spot mirror for evaluators

Prof. Dirk-Jan Koch has been working with a team on a multi-year research programme, which looks into the possible side effects of international development work. After 4 years of research, they have published a checklist that presents the 10 most common side effects of international development interventions.

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