The research helpdesk is a demand-responsive service providing two days of desk-based research on any topic the GSDRC covers to investigate specific research questions. We synthesise the key issues, identify relevant literature and gather comments from academics and practitioners.
Please note that the helpdesk service is charged at fixed daily rates to organisations other than DFID. Please contact us for information on costs.
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The Helpdesk is staffed by a team of three researchers located at the University of Birmingham and Social Development Direct. The GSDRC also maintains close links with the British Library of Development Studies, Europe's largest research collection on economic and social change in developing countries. Researchers can call on the GSDRC's established networks of expert academics and practitioners both within our consortium and in the wider development community.
An important part of ensuring the quality of Helpdesk responses is discussing and clarifying your query before research begins. This helps us to understand your exact needs and tailor our response to match the purpose of your query.
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