INTRAC's analytical skills programme in Central Asia 2002–2015: an analysis of its aims, methodology, and results. Issue 5 (4th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buxton, Charles; Giffen, Janice; Moldosheva, Anara
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 32:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 597
• Page End: 609
• Publication Date: 2022-07-04
• Subjects: Capacity development -- NGOs -- participation -- gender and diversity -- governance and public policy -- labour and livelihoods -- poverty reduction; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1937570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The article describes the genesis and application of a training programme for analytical and research skills for NGOs in the ex-soviet republics of Central Asia. This modular course was used in different programme contexts (civil society support, poverty reduction, conflict resolution) in a fast changing external environment. The article presents the aims, methodology, types of participants, and local research studies produced. It discusses the challenges in encouraging open-ended analysis while at the same time focusing on realistic action research studies, and how the programme supported a community of practice and small advocacy projects to lobby and disseminate results.