Applying a behavioural lens to innovation
On 25 February 2026, Magenta, in partnership with FCDO’s Technology and Innovation Unit (TIU), delivered an interactive online workshop designed to help practitioners apply behavioural science to technology and innovation programming.
From pilots to public value: Reflections on AI in food and agriculture from EvalFest and India AI Impact Summit
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping conversations about the future of agriculture. From predictive analytics to crop diagnostics, AI-enabled tools are opening up new possibilities for supporting farmers and strengthening food systems.
Driving Africa-Led Solutions for Climate and Nature: Insights from the FCDO Research Roundtable
On 12 March 2025, FCDO and the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre facilitated a virtual research roundtable bringing together voices from across Africa and the UK to reflect on the research agenda for climate and nature across the continent.
Walking the talk on evidence use in policymaking: Reflections from the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre
April saw the launch of two calls for expressions of interest for the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) as part of our funding round on understanding evidence use in policymaking in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.