Information (and the environment within which that information exists) being provided to the user should enable the user to -

1. localize it - i.e. scale it down to the level that it will be used.
2. contextualize it - i.e. link it to the situation that in which it will be used
3. customize it - i.e. manage it to satisfy the need for such information

This is why most of GDRC's output is in the form of short 2-3 page documents, many simply a check list of issues, statistics or a definition.

The issues of information presentation and dissemination is itself actively studied and pursued in the GDRC Learning Lab. In particular, many of the lessons learnt in developing GDRC's publications and research output is crystallized in a series of short write-ups developed as a part of the GDRC Programme on information design.

The publications produced by GDRC are also largely influenced by its Capacity Building Policy, which outlines how and to whom the information is developed and delivered.

Each programme page has a "GDRC Research Output" box that contains links to documents or a collection of documents prepared by that programme. Explore further:

Environment Sphere

Environmental Decision-Making Sustainable Development Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands

Urban Sphere

Urban Environmental Management Urban Governance Urban Heritage and Conservation

Community Sphere

NGOs and Civil Society Gender and Development Microfinance

Economy Sphere

Informal Sector Technology Transfer Sustainable Businesses

Information Sphere

Internet and ICTs Knowledge Management Information Design