The Impact Initiative

The Impact Lab

The Impact Lab seeks to strengthen links and create dialogue by providing an outline of the issues and clear lessons for knowledge practitioners, donors and researchers. Outputs include impact stories, an edited collection of articles, and a series of learning guides. Find out more or see our glossary of terms. Additional resources are available from the Impact Initiative collections in the OpenDocs e-repository.

Edited collection of articles

The social realities of knowledge for development

Analysis of the critical challenges faced by organisations and individuals involved in evidence-informed development through a diverse set of case studies and think pieces

Impact stories

Improving Literacy Through Indigenous Languages in South Africa

To better understand early grade reading in African languages, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers are working towards a deeper understanding of higher reading gains in English and three African languages.

Investigating Domestic Violence Law in Cambodia

Research on Domestic Violence (DV) law in Cambodia not only contributed to greater understanding of the limitations of the legislation but was used as evidence in a law court.

Raising Awareness of Environmental Change in the Maldives

Participatory research with island communities in the Maldives explores how environmental changes affect day-to-day life, and raises awareness of associated issues with decision makers.

See more at the Impact Lab