Doing Research is a unique program launched by the Global Development Network (GDN), that contributes to a better objective assessment of research systems for social sciences in developing countries, to expose weaknesses and shortcomings that can be addressed through research policy and programs. Find out more about Doing Research at www.gdn.int/doingresearch

1. Doing Research is a unique GDN program that contributes to a better objective assessment of
research systems for social sciences in developing countries, to expose weaknesses and
shortcomings that can be addressed through research policy and programs.
Find out more about Doing Research at www.gdn.int/doingresearch
High-quality, policy-oriented,
local social science research to
promote better lives
international
funding
influences the
research agenda
limited incentives
and opportunities
for researchers
limited resources
for leaders,
mentors, peers
and networks to
foster a strong
research culture
public funding for
research is politicized
limited room
for blue sky
research
poor
infrastructure
STOPNO ENTRY
WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS TO DOING RESEARCH?
$
Low-income
economies
10.4
66.1
Middle-income
economies
High-income economies
660.1
strained higher
education systems
Source for graph: UNESCO Institute for Statistics 2013. *Calculated with 2016 purchasing power parity.
underinvestment in research & development
GOVT. EXPENDITURES FOR RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT PER CAPITA*