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Research tools and methods

MethodFinder systematically researches and documents methods that can be used in the field of international aid and development.

Method types are categorised under the following, with examples:

• Analytical tools: monitoring and evaluation, participatory approaches and other forms of analysis
• Development strategies: economic development, food security and poverty reduction strategies
• Management: decision-making, gender, managing conflict and natural resources
• Organisation Development: human resources and other organisational issues
• Planning: at community, regional, national and global levels
• Technical methods: food for work programmes, population forecasting etc.

MethodFinder's website provides access to a searchable database of methods and other products.