"Much of the early work on poverty was highly quantitative: ... It became increasingly clear, however, that while numbers are essential for policy and monitoring purposes, it is also important to understand people's perception of poverty and their mechanisms for coping with poverty and other situations of extreme economic and social stress.
Author(s): Michael Bamberger
182 Pages
Business & Economics, Development
Series Name: Directions in Development
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"Much of the early work on poverty was highly quantitative: ... It became increasingly clear, however, that while numbers are essential for policy and monitoring purposes, it is also important to understand people's perception of poverty and their mechanisms for coping with poverty and other situations of extreme economic and social stress." Researchers have recognized over the past few years that quantitative analysis of the incidence and trends in poverty, while essential for national economic development planning, must be complemented by qualitative methods that help planners and managers understand the cultural, social, political, and institutional context within which projects are designed and implemented. This report is based on a two-day workshop held in June 1998, where outside research specialists and World Bank staff discussed the importance of integrating these research methods. The participants reviewed experiences in the use of mixed-method approaches in Bank research and project design. This report is a result of those discussions. The report examines the need for integrated research approaches in social and economic development, presents case studies of integrated approaches in practice, and talks about lessons learned.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 182
Genre: Business & Economics
Sub-Genre: Development
Series Title: Directions in Development
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Theme: Economic Development
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Bamberger
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2000
TCIN: 1010055987
UPC: 9780821344316
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-5554
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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