Research Skills for Policy and Development

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Author: Alan Thomas
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9781412945639
Publishing year: June 2007
No of pages: 376
Weight: 820 grm
Language: English
Book binding: Hardcover

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This book is a critical guide tconducting investigations under time- and resource-pressured conditions, equipping readers with the key skills and approaches for research designed tinfluence or inform development policies Unlike a simple how to guide, Research Skills for Policy and Development alsprovides a critique of various methods and situates these approaches within real life organisational settings, enabling those working in or studying development tlocate, evaluate and use relevant information quickly but rigorously The successor tFinding Out Fast (SAGE, 1998) it reflects the changes in development management theories and practice over the last seven years, and includes new material and advice on critical use of the web as a resource and research tool It is essential reading for development managers in NGOs and public sector agencies as well as students of development management and development studies more generally