Research

Description

• Research underpins other CRLS programme work such as development facilitation, advocacy and training and information dissemination programmes
  
• Research has a land, gender and agricultural labour focus as related to CRLS' thematic areas and public information needs.
  
• Examples of existing and potential research initiatives:
  
  • Examining gender issues in the agricultural sector
    
  • Documenting pilot projects and best practices
    
  • Assessing farm workers' access to resources and identifying blockages in delivering systems
    
  • Assessing the effects of globalization on agricultural sector,
    
  • Assessing labour trends,
    
  • Assessing compliance with legislation
    
  • Appropriate housing and long term tenure options for farm workers.

Objectives

• To provides strategic thrust for other CRLS programmes

Methods

• Different methods ranging from action research, PRA, qualitative and quantitative methodologies depending on what is most appropriate.
  
• Research can also be contracted out if specific expertise is needed