Evaluation of the International Development Research Centre’s strategy to scale research results

IDRC’s Scaling Science approach focuses on scaling impact rather than actions. Findings, analysis and insights are provided in this evaluation of IDRC’s 2015–2020 objective to invest in ‘knowledge and innovation for large-scale positive change.’ It is accompanied by case studies that explore thematic areas related to scaling impact, such as programme planning, management and coordination; private sector engagement; and organizational learning regarding scaling up objectives. Roughly half the policy outcomes identified come from ‘Trackify’ (IDRC programme performance monitoring system). While useful, it was not a sufficiently reliable source; data required extensive review and cleaning in terms of assessing outcomes