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Methods Toolbox > Collecting data

Methods Toolbox

Toolbox contents

Collecting data

Participatory approaches

  • Strengths and weaknesses of participatory approaches
  • Online links to guides for methods specific to participatory research

Livelihoods approaches

  • Livelihoods introduction
  • Link to DFID Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (opens in a new window)
  • Principles of livelihoods research
  • Examples of the livelihoods framework in practice
  • Livelihoods checklist

Focus groups and interviews

  • Methods for focus group discussions
  • Interviewing techniques

Case studies

Life histories

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