The knowledge translation toolkit: Bridging the Know-Do Gap
20 May 2010
Published
in May 2011 by Sage India and IDRC, this resource provides a thorough overview of what
knowledge translation (KT) is and how to use it most effectively to bridge the “know–do” gap
between research, policy, practice, and people. It presents the theories, tools, and strategies
required to encourage and enable evidence-informed decision-making.
This toolkit builds upon extensive research into the principles and skills of KT: its theory and literature, its evolution, strategies, and challenges. The book covers an array of crucial KT enablers — from context mapping to evaluative thinking — supported by practical examples, implementation guides, and references.
Drawing from the experience of specialists in relevant disciplines around the world, The Knowledge Translation Toolkit aims to enhance the capacity and motivation of researchers to use KT and to use it well.
The full text of the book (pdf) is available for download on the IDRC website.
