Handbook

Understand ethical practice for research and evaluation in development, including ethical principles that ensure respect for participants and avoid an unfair burden on them, informed consent, confidentiality, and the treatment of human subjects, particularly in research involving vulnerable populations.

Engage with the possibilities for decolonising knowledge in development, including co-design principles, inclusive and accessible research, ensuring benefits flow from the research or evaluation activity to participants.

Identify research and evaluation concepts, tools, and methods commonly used in development and assess their suitability for different types of projects.

Apply participatory, reflective and reflexive research methodologies appropriate for English-language publications such as reports, dissertations, journal articles and conference papers.

Critically reflect on the vital role of ethical research and evaluation within development practice.