Research Methods

The course is about the processes of obtaining, interpreting and using information for effective research for development in Africa. Combining research and development, working for and with rural people, and making a real difference to the future requires special skills and approaches in both planning and managing research and in actually doing it. Students need to be well versed in the ‘real life’ issues which have to be decided in setting up and managing research projects and how research can be used in development work Students need to be able to balance their academic requirements with the needs of projects and development participants.