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NRI Population Research Framework

NRI Population Research Framework. 1. Purpose.

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NRI Population Research Framework

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  1. NRI Population Research Framework

  2. 1. Purpose • The purpose of this NRI Research Framework on Population and Sustainable Development (NRFPSD) is to identify gaps in population knowledge and information, and set up a modest research roadmap for institutional research in the area of population and development in the medium-term. Priority research questions and themes will be posed and justification given to support the need to use multiple methods and information sources and types.

  3. 2. Research building blocks • Planning: This stage would involve needs assessment, gap analysis, mapping, knowledge management, and evidence building. • Mobilizing resources and building capacity: This stage would take care of identification of relevant personnel, technical and organizational capacities, and financial and material resources. • Implementing or conducting of research activities: This stage would ensure that standards are set for the research process, and information is gathered to fill gaps or to augment existing evidence using clearly developed scientific approaches or methods.. • Forging of partnerships and networks:The partnerships and networks forged would contribute to engagement of relevant stakeholders in the implementation of research activities.

  4. 2. Research building blocks (cont.) • Promoting management accountability and leadership: This stage would ensure appropriate support to the research process, transparent stewardship of resources, and creation of an enabling environment. • Disseminating research as widely as possible: This stage would oversee the effective dissemination of the research outputs to all stakeholders, especially policy makers, development partners, and the affected communities themselves. • Monitoring and evaluation: This stage would ensure that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in press to facilitate the monitoring of the research process as it progresses, and to evaluate the achievement or failure to achieve results at specified time points.

  5. 3. Relationship between population and development • It is a complex relationship • But in PNG as elsewhere, there is a need for development programs that are human centered and embrace all the pillars of sustainable development with emphasis on: 1)Development of human capital; 2) Providing fulfilling livelihoods to every woman and man; 3) Taking care of the health needs of the population; and 4) Recognizing HIV/AIDS as a development issue.

  6. 4. Possible areas of research • Population and poverty reduction strategies • Education • Fertility and mortality reduction • Sources of livelihood and livelihood opportunities; • Population distribution and sustainable environment • Gender equality, equity and empowerment • Family and cultural norms

  7. 4. Possible areas of research (cont.) • Reproductive health • HIV/AIDS, STIs, TB and malaria • Maternal and child health • Advocacy and information, education and communication • Data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization • Integration of population variables in development planning (at all levels of government)

  8. 4. Possible areas of research (cont.) • In particular, given limited knowledge on population issues as well as existing bottlenecks in collecting data and effectively utilizing it, immediate priority may be put on: 1) Identifying areas for increased population advocacy and information, education and communication; 2) Unraveling bottlenecks to data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization; 3) Determining the extent to which integration of population variables in development planning is carried out in Papua New Guinea at all levels of government; 4) Conducting studies to establish baselines on priority issues; and 5) Carrying out studies to determine the degree of implementation of past population policies and programs in the country.

  9. 4. Possible areas of research (cont.) • The list may be revised and modified to incorporate imaging issues, especially those arising from the demands of the PNG Vision 2050 and the Long-Term Development Plan 2010-2020.

  10. 5. Research methods • Research proposed in this framework should be supported by a number of research approaches using various research methods, including those related to: 1) Primary surveys; 2) Administrative data; and 3) Secondary data from censuses and national surveys.

  11. 5. Research methods (cont.) • For primary surveys, the research methods may include:1) Administering questionnaires at individual, household, and/or institutional and community levels; 2) Focus group discussions; and 3) Participant observation • In the case of surveys, special attention should be paid to the selection of samples so that they are representative and minimize sampling errors • For each particular type of research appropriate conceptual frameworks should be adopted

  12. Thank you!!

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