Research Skills For Policy And Development
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Finding Out Fast
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Author : Alan Thomas
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1998
Finding Out Fast written by Alan Thomas and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Business & Economics categories.
Finding Out Fast provides readers with key skills and approaches for research designed to inform policies, particularly on development. Recognizing that policy decisions are typically made under pressure of time and on the basis of incomplete data or with limited resources with which to obtain information, the authors provide guidance on how to locate, evaluate and use relevant information, fast. They explain and critically review a variety of research methods for `finding out fast', in the belief that these methods can still be rigorous. Finding Out Fast will assist readers to become competent investigators, to understand how to use research more effectively and how to commission and critical
Skills For Innovation And Research
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2011-02-04
Skills For Innovation And Research written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-04 with categories.
This book seeks to increase understanding of the links between skills and innovation. It explores the wide range of skills required, and it presents data and evidence on countries' stocks and flows of skills and the links between skill inputs and innovation outputs.
The Right Skills For The Job
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Author : Rita Almeida
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2012-07-19
The Right Skills For The Job written by Rita Almeida and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-19 with Business & Economics categories.
This book addresses the question of how to build and upgrade job relevant skills. Specifically, the authors focus on three types of training programs relevant for individuals who are leaving formal general schooling or are already in the labor market: pre-employment technical and vocational education and training (TVET); on-the-job training (OJT); and training-related active labor market programs (ALMPs). ALMPs are usually of shorter duration and target individuals who are seeking a second chance and who do not have access to TVET or OJT; these are often low-skilled unemployed or informal workers. Contrary to training-related ALMPs, pre-employment TVET is usually offered within the formal schooling track and tends to be administered by the ministries of education. The book discusses the main justifications for these programs and how they relate to market failures that can lead to underinvestment in training and misalignment between supply and demand for skills. Unfortunately, governments are also prone to failure and many of the programs that countries have adopted today are part of the problem and not the solution. This book proposes options to improve the design and implementation of current skills development systems. Clearly, the authors cannot cover all issues in detail. Training methods among TVET, OJT, and ALMP programs are quite different, ranging from classroom instruction, laboratory research, TVET workshops, and apprenticeship arrangements and internships in firms. All have different challenges and specificities. The report highlights the most important design features of the different programs and points to the main knowledge gaps and areas for future research and analysis. The book is organized into five chapters. Following this overview, chapter two introduces the policy framework that guides the analysis in the book. This framework describes the main market and government failures that require attention and identifies potential interventions to address them. Chapter's three to five then discuss the main challenges facing, respectively, TVET, OJT, and training-related ALMP programs and outlines recommendations to address them. The rest of this overview summarizes the main messages from each of the chapters and in the last section outlines the main knowledge gaps and proposes an agenda for future research and policy analysis.
Research Skills For Policy And Development
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Author : Alan Thomas
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited
Release Date : 2007-06-28
Research Skills For Policy And Development written by Alan Thomas and has been published by SAGE Publications Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-28 with Political Science categories.
This book is a critical guide to conducting investigations under time- and resource-pressured conditions, equipping readers with the key skills and approaches for research designed to influence or inform development policies. Unlike a simple 'how to' guide, Research Skills for Policy and Development also provides a critique of various methods and situates these approaches within 'real life' organisational settings, enabling those working in or studying development to locate, evaluate and use relevant information quickly but rigorously. The successor to Finding Out Fast (SAGE, 1998) it reflects the changes in development management theories and practice over the last seven years, and includes new material and advice on critical use of the web as a resource and research tool. It is essential reading for development managers in NGOs and public sector agencies as well as students of development management and development studies more generally.
Green Skills Research In South Africa
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Author : Eureta Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-12-05
Green Skills Research In South Africa written by Eureta Rosenberg and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-05 with Business & Economics categories.
This book proposes transformative, realist methodology for skills research and planning through an analysis of case studies of the changing world of work, new learning pathways and educational system challenges. Studies of the green economy and sustainability transitions are a growing field internationally, however there are few books that link this interest to the development of skills. This book draws on, and showcases, the experience and insights of researcher-practitioners who are at the cutting edge in this emerging field, internationally and in South Africa. The context for this book is South Africa, but application is worldwide. In many ways indicative of the global picture, South Africa is in the grip of economic and environmental imperatives, searching for safe and just transitions. The authors present a new, embedded transitioning systems model for studying skills for a sustainable, just future. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainable development, ecological economics and skills planning.
Knowledge To Policy
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Author : Fred Carden
language : en
Publisher: IDRC
Release Date : 2009-04-06
Knowledge To Policy written by Fred Carden and has been published by IDRC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-06 with Business & Economics categories.
Investigates the effects of research in the field of international development.. Examines the consequences of 23 research projects funded by Canada's International Development Research Centre in developing countries. Shows how research influence public policy and decision-making and how can contribute to better governance.
Political Research
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Author : Sandra Halperin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Political Research written by Sandra Halperin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Political Science categories.
The most accessible and practical guide to research methods written especially for politics and international relations students.
Impact Of Information Society Research In The Global South
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Author : Arul Chib
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Impact Of Information Society Research In The Global South written by Arul Chib and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The second volume in the SIRCA book series investigates the impact of information society initiatives by extending the boundaries of academic research into the realm of practice. Global in scope, it includes contributions and research projects from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The international scholarly community has taken a variety of approaches to question the impact of information society initiatives on populations in the Global South. This book addresses two aspects— Impact of research: How is the research on ICTs in the Global South playing a role in creating an information society? (e.g. policy formulation, media coverage, implementation in practice) and Research on impact: What is the evidence for the impact of ICTs on society? (i.e. the objectives of socio-economic development). This volume brings together a multiplicity of voices and approaches from social scientific research to produce an engaging volume for a variety of stakeholders including academics, researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and those in the business and civil sectors of society.
Research Skill Development In Social Sciences Communication And Management
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Author : Dr. B.S. Nagi
language : en
Publisher: The Readers Paradise
Release Date : 2021-07-03
Research Skill Development In Social Sciences Communication And Management written by Dr. B.S. Nagi and has been published by The Readers Paradise this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-03 with Social Science categories.
In a series of 100 mini workshops on proposal development during one month training of senior professionals on research methodology, orientation and refresher training of faculty from universities and colleges, and analysis of data of more than 5000 Ph.D scholars and national level projects by the authors of this book, several pitfalls emerged in the selection of research area and topic/title of a study, objectives, hypothesis formulation, research design, development of research tools, and analysis of data. The errors committed at planning stage of research continue throughout the research work and get its serious reflection in the quality of research. During the training, the presentation of Research Proposals developed as part of individual and group assignments reinforced the faith of authors that the skills required for quality research are missing in the system. And it cannot be fully overcome through the tutorial methodology. The knowledge about the research process is crucial but not sufficient to enrich the research skills for quality research. It was realized that most of the books do not explain how to decide the research area and title of a study? How to set the objectives and how to establish relationship between two? These two features not independent constructs and should be mirror of each other. How to ensure the quality in the review of literature? How should it be carried out? How to find research gaps and how to set research questions to be answered in the research studies? How to formulate correct hypothesis, decide the research design, and develop research tools? How and from where to pick up variables for developing the research tools? How much crystallization of each objective helps researchers to get items for developing the tools such as questionnaire, interview schedule, check list for observation, and measurement scale for attitude, perception, belief, etc. about the phenomenon under exploration. What type of statistical tools are used for data analysis? In-depth understanding of these sub-steps under each stage of research looks to be bigger area of confusion for researchers.The book on Research Skill Development in Social Sciences, Communication and Management has been written in the self-guide form to answer the issues listed above
Developing An Evidence Led Essential Research Skill Training Curriculum
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Author : Arancha de la Horra
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2022-09-29
Developing An Evidence Led Essential Research Skill Training Curriculum written by Arancha de la Horra and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-29 with Medical categories.
Responses from research training needs surveys, session evaluations from research training workshops, and eLearning feedback collected between 2017 and 2019 from 7176 participants from across 153 countries were analysed. This analysis provided a range of research skills topics and subject areas that generated a core list of 98 potential essential research skills training themes. These potential themes were reviewed by health research experts and stakeholders through a Delphi consensus process to assess their relevance as an essential research skill.