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Concept Notes

Short notes that outline a new idea, programme or framework.

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Concept Notes

A concept note outlines a new idea, programme or framework in a short and structured form: the purpose, the rationale, the main components and the next steps. Concept notes are used to introduce a proposal, build early support and prepare the ground for detailed design.

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A specimen with the cover, publication details, structure and page layout, with guidance for authors in each section. It is a template only and does not report research.

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Concept Notes

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Papers will be listed here as they are cleared by the editorial board. If you are working on a question that suits this form, send us a short proposal: a working title, a few lines on the argument and the evidence you will use.

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