 The
Research Information Staff (RIS) markets the research outputs of the Institute to promote
their utilization and sets up appropriate fora to encourage dialogues between researchers
and other key sectors, especially the policymakers.
To carry out this task, the department handles and maintains two programs, namely, the
Publications and Circulation program, and the Public Affairs program. The Library Services
unit of the Institute is an integral part of the Publications and Circulation program.
As an important part of its mandate, the department includes fora and papers that delve
on issues which may not necessarily be part of a completed or ongoing PIDS research study
but are critical components of the country's overall development thrust. By focusing on
these issues, the Institute is able to immediately respond to the growing demands of the
concerned sectors even before it actually undertakes a comprehensive study. |
