"The advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of research methods are assessed, and guidance is given on how to decide exactly what information is necessary, and how to obtain it, given the resources of time, personnel, and money available. Illustrated with actual examples from the experience of
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Oxfam and other development agencies, the book is intended to demystify research and to explain how it can be effectively incorporated into the development project cycle, even in small-scale, low-cost development programmes." (Oxfam website)
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"Experiences gained by the Documentation Center of the German Foundation for International Development have been used to develop this manual on the establishment of information and documentation centers. Guidelines are set forth for the orientation phase of the operation, beginning with a market ana
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lysis and consultation with experts in the field. In the design phase, factors are determined that characterize the concept and efficiency of the information system of the center. Scope, target group, user needs, types of documentation, information elements, and types of services must be taken into account. Working tools in the development process include: (1) classification systems; (2) procurement regulations; (3) work sheets; (4) rule for formal (bibliographical) description; (5) indexing rules; (6) data processing rules; (7) order of call numbers/filing system; (8) storage systems; (9) instruments of control and management; and (10) contacts to other information and documentation centers. The planning of manpower and physical requirements follows, with the introductory phase of operations coming next. The introductory phase of establishing the operation is followed by a test phase. Annexes include an organizational chart, a description of tasks and activities, indicators for working time, and a description of a typical proportion of activities in a small center." ( Education Resources Information Center databank)
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"The book presents ideas and techniques which can be used to communicate, educate and train for Third World development. The material was developed from training workshops for trainers. The main purpose of the book is to make ways of communication more effective. This involves using design and illus
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tration materials and media that can be printed, reproduced or broadcast. It stresses low cost approaches." (CAMECO Media Forum)
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"A handbook prepared jointly by the Curriculum Development Unit and the Zimbabwe Book Publishers Association to encourage the development of high quality and relevant textbooks. Asserts that the essence of a good evaluation is to support and promote authorship and publication of much-needed material
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s. Contains guidelines on how to evaluate a manuscript, together with an overview of the publishing process, sections on artwork, editing, copy-editing, and notes on the issue of copyright." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2490)
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Dieses Buch verdeutlicht, dass die kirchliche Entwicklungsarbeit stärker als die staatliche Zusammenarbeit die Stäkung der Eigenverantwortlichkeit der Partner in den Vordergrund ihrer Evaluierungsarbeit stellt und sich weniger an den herkömmlichen Methoden der Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse orientiert. Na
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ch einer Einführung in das Evaluierungsverständnis kirchlicher Entwicklungsarbeit und die Konzepte der Evaluierung bietet diese gemeinsam von evangelischer (AGKED) und katholischer (Misereor) Seite entwickelte Publikation eine praxisorientierte Einleitung in Vorbereitung, Durchführung und Auswertung von Evaluierungen.
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"A good application alone will not get a project funded, but it is an important part of a fundraising approach. This book covers all the stages in the process and offers practical advice, worked examples and exercises." (Catalogue Intermediate Technology Publications 2000)