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Measuring the impact of the cultural dimension in international development

Measuring the impact of the cultural dimension in international development. Dr Vicki-Ann Ware, School of Music – Conservatorium, Monash University Kim Dunphy, Deakin University 3-4 May 2012. Setting the scene. Today: measuring the impact of the cultural activities in ID.

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Measuring the impact of the cultural dimension in international development

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  1. Measuring the impact of the cultural dimension in international development Dr Vicki-Ann Ware, School of Music – Conservatorium, Monash University Kim Dunphy, Deakin University 3-4 May 2012

  2. Setting the scene Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  3. Today: measuring the impact of the cultural activities in ID • Focus on measuring the impact of the arts in ID • Why are we interested in this? • Caveats: • Arts ≠ culture; one subset • Work in progress  feedback welcome! Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  4. Outline of presentation • Description of initial project leading to this exploration of measurement • Case studies • Some possible explanations • Thoughts going forward Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  5. Systematic review Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  6. Systematic review • Methods • Progress to date • Identified 214 articles thus far • 24 evaluations • 37 alternative research/critique • 80 case studies • 26 policy documents • 25 practice/process issues • ~ 40 articles analysed thus far • Discovery: measurement issues Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  7. Case studies Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  8. Case study (1) Braden, S. and M. Mayo (1999). "Culture, community development and representation." Community Development Journal34(3): 191-204. • Clear theory of change • Project designed, based upon the evidence underpinning this theory of change • Case study clearly describes population involved, process and outcomes  effective, rigorous • However: • No tool for measuring extent of effectiveness. • Not experimental design ...yet.... Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  9. Case study (2) Nogueira, M. P. (2006). "Reflections on the impact of a long term theatre for community development project in Southern Brazil." Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance 11(2): 219-234. • This study: two projects, two approaches in one location • Research question: what are the benefits of long-term theatre practice in this community? • Approach one: cultural renewal (based on Krugli and Dasté) • Approach two: Theatre for Development, based on Freire and Boal • Data collected through interviews • A range of challenges and positive changes documented. • Voice of community privileged in assessing research question. Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  10. Case study (3) • Assertions with no evidence • No critical reflection on artistic practices or outcomes Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  11. Some possible explanations Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  12. Why don’t artists measure the impacts of their work? • Resourcing • Training • Worldview • Issues with research methodologies Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  13. Are research methods part of the problem? • Community arts is about process at least as much as product  need methods which explore processes more than products • Community arts do not start with a hypothesis to be (dis)proved Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  14. Why is this important? • Purpose of measurement • Building profile and developing integral place for arts in ID • Improving resourcing for arts in ID Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  15. Conclusions Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  16. Final thoughts • We know intuitively that the arts can be powerful, but the evidence is weak. • Values alignment.... • This evidence needs to be strengthened.... Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

  17. Any comments or questions? Contact details: • Vicki-Ann Ware: vicki-ann.ware@monash.edu Measuring the impact of the arts in ID

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