Finding out fast about the impact of Covid-19: The need for policy-relevant methodological innovation

Hossain Zillur Rahman, Imran Matin, Nicola Banks, David Hulme

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Abstract

In this viewpoint we explore one joint research initiative in Bangladesh to illustrate how methodological innovations using mobile phone technologies and pre-existing survey databases can generate rapid and insightful data on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic with significant policy influence. Situating this innovation within theoretical and methodological antecedents for rapid appraisal, we show how strong local ownership can facilitate innovation, rapid research and strong policy engagement amidst even the most difficult research conditions. Such rapid surveys and analysis must remain a research priority in times of crisis. Academic researchers in partner organisations further afield must ask important questions around how they can best support such locally-led research initiatives: in preparing for, analysing or writing up the research or in joining efforts to communicate them to wider communities of policy-makers and practitioners globally.
Original languageEnglish
JournalWorld Development
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Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global Development Institute

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