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Improving the proof: Evolution of and emerging trends in impact assessment methods and approaches in agricultural development

Maredia, Mywish K. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009

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Economic gains of improving soil fertility and water holding capacity with clay application: the impact of soil remediation research in Northeast Thailand

Saleth, Rathinasamy Maria; Inocencio, Arlene; Noble, Andrew - In: Journal of Development Effectiveness 1 (2009) 3, pp. 336-352

Using survey data collected from 250 farmers, this paper evaluates the impact of the Soil Remediation Research Project (SRRP) undertaken by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Northeast Thailand during 2002-2005. SRRP has demonstrated and promoted the application of clay as a...

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Evaluate experiences: a qualitative technique to complement quantitative impact assessments

Carter, Jonathan - In: Journal of Development Effectiveness 1 (2009) 1, pp. 86-102

Impact evaluations, whether of aid, development interventions or policy interventions, help hold donors and policy makers accountable for promises made and provide a means to legitimise recommendations for future interventions. Quantitative approaches are the order of the day but do not fully...

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The use and non-use of policy appraisal tools in public policy making: an analysis of three European countries and the European Union

Nilsson, Måns; Jordan, Andrew; Turnpenny, John; … - In: Policy Sciences 41 (2008) 4, pp. 335-355

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Sustainability impact assessments: a new comprehensive framework for raising the bar beyond existing environmental assessments

Muschett, F. Douglas - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 3 (2000) 3, pp. 257-275

Much systematic research and attention is being directed towards sustainability indicators, but comparatively little towards analytical tools for comprehensive sustainability impact assessments that can guide economic activities, programmes and specific projects towards decisions and sustainable...

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The Science of Adaptation: A Framework for Assessment

Smit, B.; Burton, I.; Klein, R.J.T.; Street, R. - In: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 4 (1999) 3, pp. 199-213

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Q-Squared in Policy: The Use of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Poverty Analysis in Decision-Making

Shaffer, Paul; Kanbur, Ravi; Hang, Nguyen Thu; … - Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and … - 2009

This introductory essay for the journal Symposium presents an overview of issues related to ‘Q-Squared in Policy: the use of qualitative and quantitative methods of poverty analysis in decision-making’. We focus on issues raised on the supply side of data use, relating, inter alia to the...

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The impact of changing agricultural policies on jointly used rough pastures in the Bavarian Pre-Alps - an economic and ecological scenario approach

Roeder, Norbert; Lederbogen, Dirk; Trautner, Juergen; … - Agricultural Economics Society - AES - 2009

The following paper assesses the impact of different policy options on the land use and associated biodiversity values of jointly organized low intensity grazing systems (‘Allmende’) in Southern Bavaria. We use an integrated economic and ecological modelling approach to compare the results...

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Child impact statements: protecting children's interests in policy and provision?

Corrigan, Carmel - In: Journal of Children's Services 2 (2007) 4, pp. 30-43

Child impact statements are a tool for assessing the potential impact of policy, provision, legislation etc on children. Although now predominantly based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the concept preceded this Convention. This article is based on a literature review and...

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Vernacular and World Heritage Impact Assessment: the case study of Patmos

Dipasquale, Letizia; Montoni, Lucia; Montacchini, Alessia; … - In: Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable … 12 (2021) 2, pp. 150-170

Purpose This article aims to raising awareness on the potential of the application of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology – developed by ICOMOS in 2011 – with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage sites that are characterized by a widespread presence of vernacular architecture, one...

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