Citation
Pozarny, Pamela & Barrington, Clare (2016). Qualitative Methods in Impact Evaluations of Cash Transfer Programmes in the Transfer Project in Sub-Saharan Africa.. Davis, Benjamin; Handa, Sudhanshu; Hypher, Nicola; Winder Rossi, Natalia; Winters, Paul; & Yablonski, Jennifer (Eds.) (pp. 71-93). Oxford, England: FAO.Abstract
As part of mixed-methods impact evaluations (IE) of cash transfer programmes in sub-Saharan Africa, qualitative methods are used to strengthen understanding of contextual factors that mediate impact processes and outcomes, and people’s perceptions and experiences of programmes and their effects. Qualitative methods can also make mixed-methods IE more participatory and better able to inform policy. In this chapter, we present three qualitative design approaches used in the mixed-methods IE covered in this book: (1) comparative cross-country case; (2) longitudinal; and (3) thematic focus. For each approach, we describe the conceptual framework, methods, and analysis and reporting. We provide critical analysis of each approach and propose a combined approach incorporating breadth, flexibility, comparison, and longitudinal analysis to explain pathways of change.URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198769446.003.0004Reference Type
Book SectionYear Published
2016Author(s)
Pozarny, PamelaBarrington, Clare