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Methodology

A ten-step process designed to ensure the quality, traceability and usefulness of results.

  1. 01

    Understand the need

    Clarify the context, objectives and constraints.

  2. 02

    Define objectives

    Formulate the study questions and expected results.

  3. 03

    Design the methodology

    Select the design, methods and data sources.

  4. 04

    Develop the tools

    Create questionnaires, interview guides and analysis plans.

  5. 05

    Collect data

    Implement and monitor field operations.

  6. 06

    Quality control

    Validate, clean and document the data.

  7. 07

    Analyze

    Conduct quantitative, qualitative or mixed analyses.

  8. 08

    Interpret

    Put results in context and formulate key findings.

  9. 09

    Report

    Present results clearly, visually and accessibly.

  10. 10

    Present

    Communicate results and engage with stakeholders.