List of Boxes; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Foreword; Contributors; Introduction: Why Reflect on Synergy between Researchers and Decision-makers in West and Central Africa?; Chapter I: A Complex and Multifaceted Collaboration, Often Difficult to Implement; Chapter II: Experiences and Initiatives that Promote Collaboration between Researchers and Decision-makers; Chapter III: Recommendations to Improve Dialogue between Researchers and Decision-makers; Notes; References
Summary
For the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its partners, the link between research and policy is of paramount importance in their goal to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions in developing countries. Collaboration between researchers and decision-makers, however, is complex, multifaceted, and often difficult to implement. Further, research is very often designed and carried out without regard for its potential users or beneficiaries. How should research agendas be developed? What is the role of the private sector in developing research? Which actors are invo
