Starting out with the statement that 'There is a growing expectation that academic research should be impactful beyond the confines of university walls' this article goes on to explore, not only why it matters, but why it is 'Critical for international development'.
'NGOs and governments are not just curious about research findings, they need them. The conclusions drawn as an outcome of rigorous research can help to mitigate financial risk and strategise advancement of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.'
Read the University World News article here.