Systematic Reviews (SRs), a method of synthesizing research in a manner that minimizes bias is one answer. The method, first developed in healthcare, ensures comprehensive coverage of published research as well as grey literature, makes systematic use of filters, and is replicable. Greater reliance is being placed on data and evidence in policy. But, questions of the robustness of the evidence and actions taken to remove bias are also rising in salience. Guest-edited by Rohan Samarajiva, this Special Section on Systematic Reviews contributes to that discussion.
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ICT INFRASTRUCTURE IN EMERGING ASIA: Policy and Regulatory Roadblocks
Edited by Rohan Samarajiva & Ayesha Zainudeen
Published by SAGE Publications & IDRC , ISBN 978-0-7619-3673-2
This edited volume, based on LIRNEasia ‘s 2004-2006 research program brings together scholars, practitioners, former regulators and policy makers to address the problem of expanding information and communication technology (ICT) connectivity in emerging Asia. It centrally engages the widespread claim that technology by itself—independent of policy and regulatory reform—can improve access to ICTs. In doing so, it shows that while complex workarounds are possible, they are significantly less effective than the appropriate policy and regulatory reforms.
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Social Safety Nets & the State of Poverty in Sri Lanka: Release of New Survey Findings
LIRNEasia will be holding an event titled Social Safety Nets and the State of Poverty in Sri Lanka on Wednesday 7 June, 2023 at 1000-1200hrs in Colombo, which will involve a presentation of the findings of a recent nationally representative survey of 10,000 Sri Lankan households conducted by LIRNEasia, followed by a panel discussion, with representation of stakeholders from government, multi-lateral donor organizations, and civil society...
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LIRNEasia Chair speaks on the inauthenticity of content in internet regulation
LIRNEasia Chair, Rohan Samarajiva delivered the keynote address on Day 1 of ICA Manipal Regional Hub 2023, organised by the Manipal Institute of Communication, titled: Inauthenticity of content in internet regulation: Who decides and how?..
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Sri Lanka Social Safety Net Survey: Survey Methodology Note
Sri Lanka Social Safety Net Survey: Survey Methodology Note..
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LIRNEasia is hiring: Consultant
LIRNEasia is looking for a consultant to conduct an assessment on public-private collaborations in the data domain and to identify enablers and barriers to such partnerships, with special attention to achieving SDGs in Bangladesh...
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Gayani Hurulle speaks on doing research for a better world
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Data sharing to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Asia
LIRNEasia conducted a mapping study to understand the private sector collaborations related to data to achieve the SDGs across the continent...
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LIRNEasia CEO at the UN World Data Forum 2023
CEO Helani Galpaya participated in a panel titled “Demonstrating the Power of Private Sector Data for Sustainable Development” at the World Data Forum 2023...
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LIRNEasia CEO at G20 Digital Economy Working Group events
CEO Helani Galpaya took part in a panel discussion at the 2nd Digital Economy Working Group meeting of the G20, held in Hyderabad, India from 17-19 of April, 2023...