Subject(s): Economic development projects in Evaluation. -- Economic assistance. -- Background and theoretical framework : Research and policy in international development, conceptual framework for understanding research-policy process -- Case studies : PRSP initiative- multilateral policy change and role of research, Sphere project- case study of policy making in humanitarian-aid sector and relative influence of research, animal healthcare in Kenya- road to community based animal health service delivery, sustainable livelihood- DFID policy -- Cross-cutting issues and implications- promoting more informed international development policy