This project is no longer supported by CEDIL due to UK aid cuts during COVID-19.
Catalysing responsive and inclusive governance: developing theory and methods for evaluating government training on citizen engagement
Programme of work
Enhancing evidence transferability
Principal investigator(s)
Ryan Sheely
Host institution
Mercy Corps Europe
Other institutions
Harvard Kennedy School
Dates
January 2020 to December 2020 (TBC)
Project type
Exploratory project
Country/ies
Myanmar and Jordan
Research question
This is an exploratory study that focuses on identifying the assumptions and causal mechanisms in a specific type of intervention: training for government officials on community engagement.
Research design
The study will draw on:
- Systematic reviews of evidence;
- Theory-building case studies of the Myanmar and Jordan programmes;
- Mini-case studies of other government training interventions;
- Piloting intervention variations and measurement tools; and
- Cross-country reflection and learning workshops.
Data source
The study will draw on case studies of similar government training programmes that Mercy Corps implements.
Policy relevance
The study will provide insights on whether and how capacity building of government officials can promote a conversation about locally relevant needs and interests. It can help decision-makers identify the types of training programmes that are likely to shape behaviours and outcomes related to governance.