Combining quantitative and qualitative approaches is important to understand better and identify sustained pathways out of extreme poverty. Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) are a useful tool to study causes and effects of poverty reduction.
Read MoreWhat I have learnt about the use of Growth Incidence Curves: use them but stay critical
Growth Incidence Curves (GICs) is a graphical technique which shows how different percentiles of a population benefit from growth during a certain period. They can be used to identify pro-poorest growth (PP2G) episodes in developing countries. Use them but stay critical
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Read MoreMaking poverty reduction a priority in fragile areas
Fragility undermines efforts geared towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many international organisations and national governments recognise this today and are attempting to reduce fragility within their borders. The majority of the research has focused on peace building and governance, however, extreme poverty in fragile areas should also be a concern for policy makers.
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Read MoreAndrew Shepherd on UK mental health awareness week
Mental ill-health and relatedly alcoholism is inextricably tied up with impoverishment and chronic poverty. CPAN is now engaged with the International Disability Alliance and Action on Disability and Development in a piece of research and policy engagement in Bangladesh focused on exploring disability and poverty dynamics. While surveys don’t adequately report on mental health issues, linked qualitative research can pick it up powerfully
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Read MoreNew CPAN Infographics on Life-history interviews
Life-history interviews, which are at the core of CPAN’s research approach, are in-depth individual interviews to identify the most important events during an individual’s life and the potential causes of an increase or decrease in well-being. In collaboration with local researchers, CPAN and ODI staff undertook focus group discussions and life histories in villages in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Uganda in the framework of the project "Preventing backsliding to end extreme poverty".
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