Principles and Methods of Transformative Action Research delves into both general principles and specific methods for basic steps in the action research process—asking questions, gathering and ...

At IDS we are passionate about our rich legacy of participatory methods, and we believe that PAR is more important than ever in the current context of complex and polarising challenges. It is a ...

The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model–"continuous publication"– means that all articles appear on bmj.com before being ...

This CDI Practice Paper is about the uses of Systemic Action Research (SAR) and Participatory Systemic Inquiry (PSI) for impact assessment (Burns 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013; Wadsworth 2001, 2010).

We wanted our radio shows about governance in Nigeria to appeal to women and girls – so we asked women in five states to help us make improvements. Data is king when it comes proving project impact.

To achieve development and social justice, and ensure no one is left behind, we need to understand the complexities of people’s lives. Research to build this understanding is more critical than ever, ...