Alan Stanley has over 20 years’ experience working globally to support the effective use of research evidence on a broad range of development and environmental issues.
Key themes throughout his work have been promoting the use of research evidence to inform good decision making and facilitating open and equitable knowledge sharing using digital technologies. For 15 years he was manager and senior editor of Eldis – one of the leading global portals supporting access to research on international development issues. He is currently a convenor of the IDS Shaping Policy with Evidence short course. In addition, he works on several projects at IDS supporting effective knowledge sharing and evidence uptake with international partners and networks. Alan has worked extensively with global partners to develop user-centred approaches and tools for knowledge exchange and evidence use relevant to particular country contexts and appropriate to specific audiences.
