1. WHY WE DO RESEARCH AND LINK IT WITH COMMUNITIES
BY DR. OKODAN AKWAP 5th ANNUAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP AT KUMI UNIVERSITY ON 09/11/ 2017

2. WORDS OF WISDOM
THE ROOTS OF EDUCATION ARE BITTER BUT THE FRUIT IS SWEET – ARISTOTLE.
INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

3. WHY DO WE DO RESEARCH?
Tool to generate new knowledge or validate/refine existing knowledge
Investigate and uncover unknown.
Highlight problems and concerns.
Support and justify existing action.
Good way to develop solutions.
Not enough research. More needed.

4. WHY LINK WITH COMMUNITY?
Before beginning a project, know the needs of community members.
This research can then help you to design your project or programme.
Research can cause you to add or subtract something in the program
Or you can change plans altogether

5. Increase trust in community organizations and governance.
WHY ENGAGE LOCALS?
Projects/solutions will be accepted.
Drawing on local knowledge/skills.
Build locals’ problem-solving skills.
Give locals control over their lives.
Create local networks of members.
Increase trust in community organizations and governance.

6. STAGES OF RESEARCH Conceptual phase – research topic
Design and planning stage - Chapter 1,2 & 3.
Data collection stage
Data analysis stage
Report writing stage

7. REFERENCES
Bassler, A. (2008). Developing Effective Citizen Engagement: A Guide for Community Leaders. New York: Center for Rural America.
Center for Economic and Community Development. (2010). Why Community Engagement Matters. Harrisburg: Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
Government of Canada. (2012). Creating Impact Within The Community. Ottawa: Dept. of Justice.