Development, Research, and Innovation Virtual Engagements (DRIVE) Convening
Connect, Build Community, and Learn Together. The DRIVE Convening is designed to provide a space for USAID ITR’s Research Division partners to meet, collaborate, and learn from one another.The Development, Research, and Innovation Virtual Engagements (DRIVE) Convening was a series of sessions for USAID global staff and the development practitioner community. It was especially relevant for those who worked directly with the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub at USAID to advance innovative solutions, generate actionable evidence, and bridge the gap between research generation and utilization.
The schedule featured sessions highlighting informative and innovative topics on development research. Session tracks included capacity building, research utilization, and sustainability, as well as special interest sessions.
The 2021 DRIVE Convening took place virtually from July 12th to November 17th, 2021.
The event was free and most sessions were open to all of USAID ITR’s Research Division partners. Details are in the schedule.