Outcome mapping and research into use: analysing monitoring data for effective strategies. Issue 2 (17th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Balls, Emily; Nurova, Nisso
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 30:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 255
• Page End: 267
• Publication Date: 2020-02-17
• Subjects: Aid – Monitoring and Evaluation -- Civil society – Partnership -- Governance and public policy -- Social sector – Water and sanitation -- Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1701989
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article analyses outcome mapping monitoring data to identify which strategies were effective for engaging practitioners and policymakers with research projects in four countries – Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. It applies a qualitative thematic approach to analyse and code monitoring data against research into use strategies. The article identifies and discusses three emerging themes: early engagement, using existing and new forums and seizing opportunities. It discusses the contextual difference and the relevance of the outcome mapping methodology for research into use and is relevant for those seeking to engage and influence stakeholders with their research and programmes.