Idil Osman
This review of the REF’s outputs and impact was commissioned by the lead partner of the REF consortium and undertaken by a consultant who has particular expertise in the areas of evaluation, refugee and migration policy, as well as African affairs.
The review consisted of an analysis of relevant documents and publications, an examination of the REF website and social media accounts; interviews with REF staff members; and consultations with a number of key stakeholders (see Annex 1). The consultant was also able to participate in a meeting of the REF’s Expert Advisory Committee at an early stage of the initiative, as well as a number of REF-related gatherings held in Brussels in October 2018. In addition, the consultant’s findings and recommendations draw on a long history of personal involvement in initiatives closely related to the work of the REF.
In order to test the validity of this review’s findings, and to discuss whether and how its proposals should be taken forward, it is recommended that they be discussed at a REF Regional Conference, due to be held in Nairobi on 21-22 January 2019, the purpose of which is “to showcase the work of the REF over the past two and a half years, but also that of research institutions and individuals from across the region, and to discuss how to translate recommendations and research finding into action.” The consultant responsible for the preparation of this review has been invited to that meeting.
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