Full Description
An exploration of the ways in which research, power and politics interact in violently divided societies
Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in the funding of research in and on violently divided societies. But how do we know whether research makes any difference to these societies—is the impact constructive or destructive? This book is the first to systematically explore this question through a series of case studies written by those on the front lines of applied research. It offers clear and logical ways to understand the positive or negative role that research, or any other aid intervention, might have in developing societies affected by armed conflict, political unrest and/or social violence.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
I: INTRODUCTION
Research, Impact and Politics in Violently Divided Societies: An Evaluative Lens for Small Scale Maps - Kenneth Bush and Colleen Duggan
Fundamental Issues in Evaluation and Research in Violently Divided Societies: An Analysis of the Literature - Philip McDermott, Zahbia Yousuf, Jacqueline Strecker and Ethel Méndez
II: ACCOUNTABILITY, ETHICS AND REFLEXIVITY
Introduction to Part II
The Role of Accountability and Evaluation of Research on/in Violently Divided Societies - Brendan S. Whitty
The Ethics of Evaluating Research: Views from the Field - Janaka Jayawickrama and Jacqueline Strecker
III: EVALUATION, EVIDENCE AND POLICY
Introduction to Part III
Research within Evaluation: The Case of Northern Ireland - Colin Knox
Evaluation of the Influence of Research on Policy and Practice in a Post-conflict Society: HIV/AIDS Research in South Africa - Kevin Kelly
IV: ROLES AND PERSPECTIVES
Introduction to Part IV
Evaluation and Vulnerable Groups: Forgotten Spaces - Sonal Zaveri
Interpreting and Evaluating a Non-profit Organisation in a Divided Society: A Funder's Perspective - John A Healy and John R Healy
V: CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
Introduction to Part V
Building the field of Evaluation in Violently Divided Societies - Katherine Hay
Lessons for Researchers and Evaluators Working 'in the Extreme' - Colleen Duggan and Kenneth Bush
Bibliography
Index
