Publications
Research and knowledge products
RFC is developing a publications portfolio to share research reports, policy briefs, working papers and evidence-informed analysis on inclusive and sustainable development.
Research and knowledge products
RFC aims to make research accessible to the people and institutions who may use it. Publications should explain the question being addressed, the evidence and methods used, the main conclusions, and the limitations readers should keep in mind.
RFC-branded publications
The RFC-branded publications portfolio is being developed. New items will be listed as they are completed and approved for publication.
The absence of a listing should not be interpreted as a claim that a publication is forthcoming on a particular date.
Publication categories
What we will publish
Research reports
Fuller accounts of a study, its methods, findings and implications.
Policy briefs
Concise summaries of evidence and practical options for a defined audience.
Working papers and discussion papers
Analysis shared to encourage feedback and debate.
Literature reviews and evidence syntheses
Structured summaries of existing knowledge.
Research notes and commentaries
Focused discussions of an issue, concept or emerging question.
Programme learning reports
Documented insights from programme processes or evaluation work, where commissioned and approved.
Academic publications and books
Scholarly work with accurate authorship and bibliographic information.
How to read our research
Every product should be clear about its basis
Where appropriate, it should also explain whether the work was independently conducted, commissioned by an organization or supported by collaborators. Any funding or relevant conflict of interest should be disclosed.
Each research product should identify its
- Authors
- Publication date
- Purpose
- Methods
- Sources
- Limitations
Previous academic work by the founder
Prior work relevant to RFC’s interests
The founder has prior academic work relevant to RFC’s interests. This work pre-dates RFC and is listed separately from RFC-branded outputs.
- Research
Climate resilience and livelihoods in Lahore and Kasur
Research on farmers’ perceptions, coping strategies and livelihood patterns.
- Book
An Introduction to Social Protection
Co-authored book.
- Paper
Media and Civil Society Conflicts in Pakistan: Media as an Agent of Resolution or Escalation
Co-authored paper.