Research

  1. Decolonising research: the importance of African, Asian and Latin American reference lists, languages, and journals

    Dr Kas Sempere works as a research associate on international development at the Open University (DPP), and is affiliated to the Research, Evidence and Learning Team (REL) in Christian Aid. She is the research coordinator for the Evidence and Collaboration for Inclusive Development (ECID) programme. As we approach the end of our Evidence and Collaboration…

  2. Zimbabwe research report

    Zimbabwe

    This research report (58 pages) presents new data on the access to health services for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Mutasa, Mutare Urban and Mutare Rural Districts in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. This was a mixed-methods research based on a survey, interviews and group discussions. In this research paper, you will learn that: PWDs suffer from…

  3. Nigeria research report

    Nigeria

    This research report (60 pages) presents new data on the access to education, health and other public services for discriminated groups in Anambra and Kaduna states, Nigeria. In this mixed-methods research paper, data on those interviewed concluded that: EDUCATION 30 percent of school age children, especially adolescents, drop out of school. Girls constitute the bulk…

  4. Myanmar Literature Review

    Myanmar

    This literature review (19 pages) explores the access to basic public services for people with disabilities in Kachin and Kayin states, Myanmar. In this literature review, you will learn about: The relevance of the philosophical definitions of the “state” and of “human rights” for the current political situation in Myanmar The two main perspectives studying…

  5. Nigeria Literature Review

    Nigeria

    This literature review (37 pages) explores the improvement of access to basic service delivery for the most marginalised groups in Anambra and Kaduna States, Nigeria In this literature review, you will learn about: The conceptual, empirical and policy literatures about the subject Does “democratic governance” mean the same as “good governance”? Where does the concept…

  6. Zimbabwe Literature Review

    Zimbabwe

    This literature review (19 pages) explores the access to health services for people with disabilities in Mutasa, Mutare Urban and Mutare Rural Districts in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. In this literature review, you will learn about: The proportion of people with disabilities in Zimbabwe, by gender The different theoretical approaches that exist to study disability, such…

  7. Decentralising research in a North-South multi-country partnership – how have we done it so far in ECID?

    Dr Kas Sempere works as a research associate on international development at the Open University (DPP), and is affiliated to the Research, Evidence and Learning Team (REL) in Christian Aid. She is the research coordinator for the Evidence and Collaboration for Inclusive Development (ECID) programme. Many research consortiums and partnerships are financed by global north…

  8. Research training 2.0 – targeting development professionals with advanced skills designing large multi-country research projects

    Dr Kas Sempere works as a research associate on international development at the Open University (DPP), and is affiliated to the Research, Evidence and Learning Team (REL) in Christian Aid. She is the research coordinator for the Evidence and Collaboration for Inclusive Development (ECID) programme. Dr Cathy Bollaert is the Research and Learning Lead at…

  9. Zimbabwe research proposal

    Zimbabwe

    Research in ECID aims to understand the complex issues in fragile countries that affect access to services for marginalised groups. Zimbabwe research questions What are the challenges faced by people with disabilities (women and men above the age of 18) in Mutasa, Mutare Urban and Mutare Rural Districts in accessing health services? View the full…