`It is a guide of vital importance to researchers, trainers and extension workers, especially those collaborating with communities in Third World countries′
- European Journal of Development Research This book provides a guide to a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods for research and practice in development studies. Using practical examples, the author examines both the concept of participation and ethical considerations in fieldwork, and stresses methodological pluralism and dialogue in development planning.
Dr Britha Mikkelsen is a senior social science and research specialist with COWI, Denmark, with wide experience in conceptualizing, conducting and coordinating project and program evaluations and impact studies.
She has been in charge of multi-disciplinary evaluation teams in the sectors of health, water-supply and sanitation, poverty reduction and gender equality, education and vocational training, rural infrastructure and telecommunication, and university education and research evaluations.
Dr. Mikkelsen takes a particular interest in interdisciplinary approaches, community participation, gender analysis, poverty impact assessment, cross-cultural perspectives and ethics.
She has worked with a number of multi- and bilateral donor-agencies and nongovernmental organizations in Asia and Africa, and has served on international and Danish research councils. She is a frequent lecturer, course and workshop facilitator.