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In the context of today’s uncertainty and global crises – such as the Covid 19 pandemic – debates about how evaluation serves decision making, what evidence matters and how it informs policy are ‘fundamental issues’ of our times. Long standing debates about whose voices count when generating evidence, and how equity in outcomes might be understood and achieved are taking centre stage again. This event is organised as part of Participation Research week and co-hosted with the Centre for Development Impact (CDI).

Join the editors and authors of the new SAGE Handbook of Participatory Research and Inquiry in a series of Participation Research week events running from Monday 20 to Friday 24 September. The events explore why participatory methods are needed, who they benefit and the real-world contexts they can apply to.

The first ever SAGE Handbook of Participatory Research and Inquiry provides the most comprehensive source of contemporary, cutting-edge approaches to participatory research methods and design, as well as the foundations of participatory research and critical practise issues. Including 72 chapters by 150 authors from a wide variety of disciplines, it covers the tools for inclusive, action-orientated research for social change and new ways for researchers and social activists globally to engage the most marginalised.

"This new collection of articles on participatory research from new generation of researcher-activists is heartily welcome. With a wide variety of epistemological and contextual locations, the collection will inspire continued creativity and plurality in the elaboration of participatory research. Hopefully, the transformational potential of participatory research will begin to contribute to post-pandemic, resilient and fairer reconstruction of societies around the world."

Rajesh Tandon, Founder and President of PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) and Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair on Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education comments on the forthcoming Handbook of Participatory Research and Inquiry.

“This rich, inspiring collection is testament to the extraordinary creativity of those who have brought about a veritable revolution in research through participatory methodologies and approaches. Drawn from across the globe, contributors attest to the power of participatory research and inquiry its enduring value as a catalyst for change.”

Professor Andrea Cornwall, Pro-Director (Research & Enterprise) at SOAS University of London commented on the forthcoming Handbook of Participatory Research and Inquiry.