By: Inclduovate Team As researchers in the development space, we’re all too familiar with the critical role that ethical considerations play in our work. Whether you’re conducting clinical trials, interviews, surveys, or behavioural studies, navigating the landscape of Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) is an essential part of our research […]
By: Tsion Molla from Addis Powerhouse, Dr. Konjit Hailu from Includovate, Florence Ndagire from Includovate, and Dr. Shadia Nassar from Includovate. This blog explores the meaning of unpaid care work and its impact on women generally and women with disabilities. It highlights the intersectionality of women and unpaid care work, the influence of policies on […]
By: Dr. Shadia Nassar – Principle Researcher (Evaluation) Outcome Harvesting is an evaluation approach that allows us to retrospectively identify emergent impact by collecting examples of what has changed in “behaviour writ large” (actions, relationships, policies, practices) and then work backwards to determine whether, and how an intervention has contributed to these changes. Some people may ask, […]
By: Natalia Pastori Curbelo– Senior Associate Researcher Localisation has been a prominent topic of discussion since 2016. But what does it mean, and why should we care? This blog explores these questions, highlighting how small, local evaluation firms can be crucial in advancing the localisation agenda. Understanding localisation Localisation has been at the forefront of […]
By: Kashaf Alvi – Includovate’s Ambassador Language shapes our reality. The words we choose have the power to build bridges or create barriers, to uplift or to diminish. This is especially true when it comes to how we speak about people with disabilities. Phrases like “falling on deaf ears” or “wheelchair-bound” may seem harmless to some, but […]
By: Shadia Nassar – Includovate/ Principal Researcher Mind/cognitive mapping has been a central endeavour in psychology, as researchers seek to understand the complex workings of the human brain and how we make sense of the world around us. Tolman originally defined the cognitive map as an internal representation of a specific spatial area; the term has broadened […]
By: Shadia Nassar – Includovate/ Principal Researcher In the previous blog, we delved into the causal analysis research method, which involves identifying cause-and-effect relationships between variables to understand the factors that lead to a specific outcome. Building on this concept, our focus in this blog will be on contribution analysis, a complementary research method that […]
By: Natalia Pastori Curbelo and Dr. Shadia Nassar Introduction This blog marks the first instalment in a three-part series that explores youth-led research. The role of youth-driven initiatives in amplifying the voices of young individuals and enabling them to contribute to knowledge generation is undeniably significant. The projects below offer unique insights into the […]
By Nancy Muthee, Researcher, Inclusive Evaluation at Includovate There has been a lack of open dialogue on evaluations and the varying power dynamics that surround Monitoring and Evaluations (M&E). With the increased recognition of M&E’s role in responsible governments, good governance, and evidence-based policies, there is a need for more open discussions on aspects that […]
By Genet Getachew and Mekdes Besha Human migration involves the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently or temporarily at a new location. In most cases people regularly or irregularly migrate aspiring to find a better life. The Horn of Africa (HOA) is among the major sources of […]
