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Research Methods in Fragile Contexts

Learn how to design and execute rigorous research in politically unstable, data-scarce environments. Covers everything from survey design to security protocols to community engagement.

8 weeksGraduate students, field researchers, NGO M&E staffNext cohort: April 2025

Curriculum

1

Module 1: Gender Analysis Frameworks

  • Gender mainstreaming vs. gender targeting
  • Power analysis tools
  • Intersectionality in policy design
2

Module 2: Budget Analysis

  • Gender-responsive budgeting methodology
  • Beneficiary incidence analysis
  • Expenditure tracking tools
3

Module 3: Legislative Review

  • Analyzing laws through a gender lens
  • Identifying legal gaps
  • Comparative constitutional analysis
4

Module 4: Advocacy & Implementation

  • Writing policy briefs
  • Building coalitions
  • Monitoring policy implementation

Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct gender analysis of budgets, legislation, and programs
  • Write compelling policy briefs with actionable recommendations
  • Design advocacy strategies grounded in evidence
  • Track and evaluate gender policy outcomes

Key Topics

Adaptive sampling techniquesEnumerator training & safetyQualitative methods in contested spacesData quality assuranceEthics in fragile state research

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