Challenges of research in rural poverty: lessons from large field surveys. Issue 5 (4th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheema, Abdur Rehman; Mehmood, Abid; Khan, Fazal Ali
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 28:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 714
• Page End: 719
• Publication Date: 2018-07-04
• Subjects: Aid – Monitoring and Evaluation -- Capacity development -- Methods -- Labour and livelihoods – Poverty reduction -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1467881
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This practical note highlights lessons learnt during the data collection of two large field surveys as part of the ongoing "Sindh Union Council and Economic Strengthening Support" (SUCCESS) programme in southern Pakistan. The experience is discussed in terms of language barriers, the educational status of households, dealing with people's expectations and non-cooperation, and the weather conditions. The note also highlights the practice of public sharing of data in real-time to improve the design and implementation of future surveys, especially those measuring poverty and quality of life.