This resource focuses on research uptake approaches used by the global What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls Programme (the ‘What Works’ programme), funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme aims to advance the field of prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) through building the evidence base, promoting research uptake, and building research capacity. The programme also focuses on promoting the use of research findings in policy and programming.
This resource describes the What Works’ approach to promoting research uptake relating to VAWG prevention, including developing a Theory of Change for research uptake. It looks at some of challenges encountered and lessons learned on the programme, and how these were navigated to achieve meaningful impact.
