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Experience of developing REF impact case. Stephanie Barrientos University of Manchester s.barrientos@manchester.ac.uk. International Research. Research track record Fair/Ethical Trade in Cocoa Cocoa-Chocolate : Socio-economic sustainability of cocoa value chains
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Experience of developing REF impact case Stephanie Barrientos University of Manchester s.barrientos@manchester.ac.uk
International Research • Research track record • Fair/Ethical Trade in Cocoa • Cocoa-Chocolate: • Socio-economic sustainability of cocoa value chains • Funded by Cadbury/Kraft/Mondelez • Research with partners in 3 countries • Ghana, India • Dominican Republic (Amanda Berlan),
Research Impact Cocoa-Chocolate: Cadbury Fairtrade, Cadbury Cocoa Partnership (£45m), Mondelez Cocoa Life (US$400m) + spin off impacts (Mars & Nestle)
Research Towards Impact • Relevant research - new insights • Building relationships & trust with users • Track record and reputation • Research Design: • User focus from beginning • Advisory Group – on-going engagement • Managing Tensions • Research Outputs • Academic (substance) • User focused (highlights) • Social Media (videos, blogs, workshops, Briefings)
Preparing Impact Case • Ethical Issues • Working with stakeholders • ‘Negative impacts’ • Proof of Impact • Differentiating impact of research • Documentation • Approaching users/staff turnover • Time frame