1. Impact Measurement Approaches and Methodologies: Action Research Rowan Popplewell, INTRAC
Application:
Research, individual & organisational learning, monitoring and evaluation, impact evaluation
Approach:
A broad family that share similar characteristics (values based, action oriented and participatory) and methodological process (the Action Research Cycle)
Advantages:
Participatory
Downward accountability
Organisational learning and reflexivity
Understanding of local contexts
Generates evidence and theory whilst improving intervention
Planning action
Taking action
Evaluating action
Challenges:
Ensuring meaningful participation in practice
Criticised for lacking objectivity, validity and generalizability