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Research in NGO SettingsA Brief Overview of CRS’ Experience
Paul Perrin, MPH, PhD(c)Senior Technical Advisor for Operations Research in Health
November 14, 2012
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A Common Goal
A correct understanding that will translate into improving lives with
limited resources
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Failed Expectations
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Instructions
• With your table, discuss and list the motivators and expectations that drive university faculty and students (10 minutes)
• With your table, discuss and list the motivators and expectations that drive staff in development and humanitarian organizations (10 minutes)
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Opportunities for Engagement
• Conceptual Framework
• Literature Review• Research Questions
• Methodology• Proposal development• IRB approval
• Field team coordination
• Data collection protocol
• Statistical Analysis• Interpretation of
Results
• Report Writing• Article(s) for peer-
reviewed publication• Presentations
Stage 1Problem Definition
Stage 2Research Design
Stage 3Data Collection
Stage 4Data Analysis
Stage 5Dissemination
Partnership
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NGO Perspective: General Research Challenges
• What questions to ask?• Research skills or
motivation• Extra burden to country
program• Ethical Approvals
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NGO Perspectives: Partnership Challenges
• Varying timelines• Contextual
understanding• Expense• Volunteer
management
• Student involvement• Proper attribution• NGO/international
inexperience• Conflicting values or
mission
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CRS’ Solutions
• Hiring TAs with advanced research training and experience
• Innovations funds • Research and ethics guidance• Formal engagement with
university departments• In-country research institutions
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Example: The Orphan Wellbeing Tool
• Responding to a stated need from a global meeting of HIV staff
• Process led by and involved staff with advanced research training
• Funded through innovation fund• Piloted in five countries• Involved affiliates of Johns Hopkins
and Duke Universities
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Engaging Academia: Lessons Learned
• Relationships important, but deliverables a priority
• Departments vs. individuals• Clear ToR and timeline that takes into
account expectations• Be selective of students• Focus on mutual needs, interests &
values• Involve researchers with international
or in-country experience
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Thank you
For more information:
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crsprogramquality.org Photo by Lane Hartill/CRS