Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund: Research Into Use Synthesis Report

Summary

This report evaluates the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), which aimed to address global challenges in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by ensuring research and innovation outputs were translated into practical use and tangible development outcomes. The evaluation, published in December 2024, synthesizes evidence on longer-term outcomes, finding that GCRF-supported research led to improvements in policy, innovations in practices, strengthened markets, and enhanced R&I capabilities in LMICs. The evaluation of the fund's activities is completed, assessing its impact and providing lessons for future initiatives.

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