https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=evaluation&parent=communicationEvaluation RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:55:16 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indias-covid-19-infections-grossly-underestimated/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indias-covid-19-infections-grossly-underestimated/Study suggests India had several times more COVID-19 cases than the 10 million reported. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:01:47 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/Asia Pacific countries tap satellite data, artificial intelligence to fight COVID-19 and meet SDGs, says UN report. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 09:00:22 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-countries-fare-poorly-in-innovation-ranking/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-countries-fare-poorly-in-innovation-ranking/The continent is home to eight of the ten worst-performing countries in latest global index. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:31:00 GMT+0000Farai Matebvuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-research-in-the-global-south-is-of-higher-quality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-research-in-the-global-south-is-of-higher-quality/IDRC president Jean Lebel explains the rationale behind RQ+, a new tool for evaluating development research. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:13:12 GMT+0000Julien Chongwanghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sustainable-development-goals-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sustainable-development-goals-study/The Sustainable Development Goals mostly reinforce, rather than clash with, each other, research finds. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 02:40:46 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/virulent-bird-flu-strain-china/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/virulent-bird-flu-strain-china/Human cases of H7N9 have re-emerged in China as FAO calls for more surveillance, rapid detection to halt its spread. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:05:17 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cash-gifts-raise-school-attendance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cash-gifts-raise-school-attendance/Giving money to children or their families is the most effective form of education intervention, shows review. Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:47:17 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-science-duplication-funding/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-science-duplication-funding/Funding growing numbers of research centres and partnerships may lead to overlap, event hears. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:51:15 GMT+0000Puneet Kolliparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/support-package-works-ultra-poor/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/support-package-works-ultra-poor/Giving women livestock, training and cash may be simple but research shows it’s effective, says Sally Murray. Sun, 20 Dec 2015 07:12:24 GMT+0000Sally Murrayhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/current-climate-pledges-puny/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/current-climate-pledges-puny/Hear the UNEP chief scientist discuss why the world must do much more if it is to meet the two degrees target. Wed, 9 Dec 2015 01:15:54 GMT+0000Lou Del Bellohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-studies-overlook-women/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-studies-overlook-women/Almost half of all HIV patients are women, but they are underrepresented in clinical trials. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 11:37:00 GMT+0000Andrea Small Carmonahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/development-needs-social-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/development-needs-social-science/Africa’s problems can only be solved by supporting social research with local relevance, says David Bennett. Fri, 2 Oct 2015 02:15:29 GMT+0000David Bennetthttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-underpins-new-development-goals/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-underpins-new-development-goals/Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will depend on science, UN conference in New York hears. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 03:33:00 GMT+0000Luisa Massaranihttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/south-south-cooperation-catchphrase/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/south-south-cooperation-catchphrase/Countries in the global South are struggling to find their own approach to development partnership, meeting hears. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:01:39 GMT+0000Laura Owingshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/scientists-rebuke-argentinean-presidential-candidates/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/scientists-rebuke-argentinean-presidential-candidates/Questionnaire responses show a lack of detailed plans for science policy, say group of researchers. Tue, 8 Sep 2015 04:31:26 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-sdg-mdg-indicators-consultation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-sdg-mdg-indicators-consultation/Consultation opens on more than 300 provisional indicators to monitor the Sustainable Development Goals. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:59:16 GMT+0000Lyndal Rowlandshttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/ghana-s-gold-rush-blessin-or-curse/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/ghana-s-gold-rush-blessin-or-curse/Illegal mining improves local incomes, but the government wants to regulate this environmentally damaging sector. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:12:07 GMT+0000Jon Spaullhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/forging-global-links-south-african-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/forging-global-links-south-african-research/Hear University of Pretoria’s Stella Nkomo discuss how true collaboration can strengthen research capacity. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:00:39 GMT+0000Jon Spaullhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/babies-from-moms-with-hepatitis-have-better-immune-systems-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/babies-from-moms-with-hepatitis-have-better-immune-systems-1/Findings that hepatitis B exposure in the womb induces ‘trained immunity’ raise questions about current treatments. Wed, 8 Apr 2015 11:30:48 GMT+0000Heng Min Sernhttps://www.scidev.net/global/learning-series/science-tech-development-bangladesh-nepal/https://www.scidev.net/global/learning-series/science-tech-development-bangladesh-nepal/This SciDev.Net report explores science and technology priorities, capacity needs and challenges. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:54:18 GMT+0000Yulye Jessica Romo Ramos