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Abstract
Section 1 sets the context in which a qualitative impact protocol (QUIP) was created by distinguishing between demand from within microfinance organizations (MFOs) for organizational development and from donors and regulators for public policy purposes. On the supply side, it is argued that there is a case for using rigorous qualitative methods that stand between ‘positivist/quantitative’ and ‘participatory/interpretative’ approaches.
Section 2 charts how the QUIP has been developed using the Imp‐Act programme network. It discusses the theoretical considerations that were taken into account when designing the protocol, and the developments that led to the generation of a step‐by‐step guide. It then discusses relations between social scientists and practitioners with regard to impact assessment, and suggests that the QUIP can be used to strengthen them.
Section 2 charts how the QUIP has been developed using the Imp‐Act programme network. It discusses the theoretical considerations that were taken into account when designing the protocol, and the developments that led to the generation of a step‐by‐step guide. It then discusses relations between social scientists and practitioners with regard to impact assessment, and suggests that the QUIP can be used to strengthen them.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 355-367 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of International Development |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 30 Mar 2004 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2004 |
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WED: RESEARCH GROUP OF WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT SPLIT WITH HL, HS & HT
McGregor, J. A. (PI), Gough, I. (CoI) & Skevington, S. M. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/10/02 → 29/02/08
Project: Research council