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SignalStack is the open knowledge base behind the Research Rundown newsletter — bringing you curated insights, research resources, and companion materials from the world of development policy, social research, and climate resilience.
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Research Rundown — Issue 2 (April 2025)
Themes: Gender-responsive climate resilience, WHO health equity toolkit, BRICS+ governance, visualising uncertainty.
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About Research Rundown
Research Rundown is a curated quarterly update highlighting critical new reports, frameworks, data tools, and emerging debates in development research. Each issue features selected readings, toolkits, and visual storytelling to bridge knowledge to action.
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Created by Varna Sri Raman — Development Economist & Social Researcher