IJMR Young Research Writer award 2011 Finalist: Ownership and change - a case study of action research in Kenya

A runner-up finalist entry to the first IJMR Young Research Writer award. In this, the author demonstrates how research can be used to facilitate learning, insight and programme management in an emerging economy through the case study of a Kenyan charity: Sponsored Arts for Education (SAFE).

IJMR Young Research Writer award 2011 Finalist: Ownership and change – a case study of action research in Kenya

Rosie McLeod

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Judges’ citation

Using a case study with a Kenyan charity, the author demonstrates how research can be used to facilitate learning, insight and programme management in an emerging economy. The judges commended the author on an interesting and passionately written case study that clearly describes action-research methodology and critically explores its application. The author identifies the need for creativity and flexibility in such situations, and highlights the key role that can be played by professional researchers in developing...

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