These are evaluation-related resources aimed specifically at knowledge brokers and intermediaries.

PSI-Connect Report on the prototypes of knowledge brokering instruments (pdf)
This document examines four methods of fostering knowledge exchange between scientists and decision makers: Group Model Building (chapter 1), Scenario Planning (chapter 2), Simulation Games (chapter 3) and Communities of Practice (chapter 4).

Evaluation reports from knowledge brokers 
Output to purpose review of the Moblising Knowledge for Development Programme ITAD, 2007
This is an independent evaluation of the Mobilising Knowledge for Development Programme (MK4D) funded by DFID during 2004-2008. It brought together five of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Knowledge Services (e.g. Eldis, BRIDGE) all aimed at supporting more evidence informed decision making.

Brokerage and closure: An introduction to Social Capital
Burt, R., 2005, OUP (book available for purchase)
Ronald Burt looks at brokerage from a social network perspective. In his view knowledge brokers are those that are able to bridge "structural holes" in social networks. One possible measure of success in this brokerage role might be that others start making the same bridging connections, independent of the broker, but perhaps inspired/triggered by what they have shared.

I-K-Mediary Network resources
The I-K-Mediary Network is a global network of organisations that play a knowledge and information intermediary role in development. They aim to increase access to and use of research in development contexts by providing portals, gateways or reporting services. Their website includes resources and workshop reports with sections on M&E of intermediary work.


Example of generating case studies of intermediary influence
Intermediary Impact (pdf)
This publication summarises case studies of intermediary influence generated from 20 case studies undertaken in 2009 by six I-K-Mediary members in Bangladesh, France, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Tanzania and South Africa to explore how information is used in development interventions.

You can also view the raw data from all 20 case studies.

A case study format for intermediary impact (doc) was developed to help illustrate and compare their contribution as intermediaries to policy and practice. You can also view the interview questions and interviewing tips (doc) used.



Guides for intermediaries by the IDS Knowledge Services
How we produce email newsletters
How we uphold editorial quality

The final section in each of these guides looks at how to monitor and evaluate 1) email newsletters and 2) the editorial quality of knowledge services.

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