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Evaluating programmes in conflict-affected areas

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  • Carlos Bozzoli

    (German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) and Households in Conflict Network)

  • Tilman Br�ck

    (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute � SIPRI and Households in Conflict Network)

  • Nina Wald

    (German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Humboldt-University Berlin and Households in Conflict Network)

Abstract

We provide an overview over the concepts, pitfalls and challenges involved in conducting scientifically sound impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in conflict-affected and fragile states or areas. We consider both interventions aimed at preventing and overcoming war, conflict and insecurity as well as interventions targeted at common socio-economic outcomes such as livelihoods, employment, microfinance, health or poverty which happen to be in insecure or post-conflict reconstruction environments. Surprisingly, this is a significant methodological research gap. Generating sound lessons from such interventions requires careful research design and a profound understanding of the underlying institutional environment. The good news is that rigorous impact evaluations and RCTs are possible even under adverse circumstances. We offer some specific suggestions and guidelines in this paper on how to achieve this. There are many opportunities for better interventions to help overcome the development challenges of violence and conflict.

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  • Carlos Bozzoli & Tilman Br�ck & Nina Wald, 2013. "Evaluating programmes in conflict-affected areas," HiCN Working Papers 142, Households in Conflict Network.
    • Handle: RePEc:hic:wpaper:142
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    1. Juan, Parra, 2017. "¿Qué Funciona, Para Quién, En Qué Aspectos, Hasta Qué Punto, En Qué Contexto Y Cómo? Una Introducción A La Evaluación Realista Y Sus Métodos [What Works, For Whom, In What Respects, To What Extent,," MPRA Paper 81137, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Tranchant, Jean-Pierre & Gelli, Aulo & Bliznashka, Lilia & Diallo, Amadou Sekou & Sacko, Moussa & Assima, Amidou & Siegel, Emily H. & Aurino, Elisabetta & Masset, Edoardo, 2019. "The impact of food assistance on food insecure populations during conflict: Evidence from a quasi-experiment in Mali," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 119(C), pages 185-202.
    3. Juan David Parra, 2017. "Introducción a la evaluación realista y sus métodos: ¿Qué funciona, para quién, en qué aspectos, hasta qué punto, en qué contexto y cómo?," Revista Economía y Región, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, vol. 11(2), pages 11-44, December.

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