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Impact Measurement Approaches and Methodologies: Action Research Rowan Popplewell, INTRAC. Application: Research, individual & organisational learning, monitoring and evaluation , impact evaluation . Approach:
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Impact Measurement Approaches and Methodologies: Action ResearchRowan Popplewell, INTRAC Application: Research, individual & organisational learning, monitoring and evaluation, impact evaluation • Approach: • A broad family that share similar characteristics (values based, action oriented and participatory) and methodological process (the Action Research Cycle) • Advantages: • Participatory • Downward accountability • Organisational learning and reflexivity • Understanding of local contexts • Generates evidence and theory whilst improving intervention • Challenges: • Ensuring meaningful participation in practice • Criticised for lacking objectivity, validity and generalizability