Global Frontline Research Reveals that Local Perceptions of Progress in the Reduction of Disaster Risk Is Low
Monday, 03 October 2011 13:03
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The HYOGO framework for action (HFA) established in 2005 aims to reduce the disaster risk globally. 6 years since its inception, Views from the Frontline (VFL) recently completed the second phase of its research programme investigating the perceived impact of HFA at the grassroots level. Gamos has participated in the most recent stage of the research process providing the statistical analysis for the data gathered from 500 organisations in 69 countries.

 
Survey Analysis Reveals Nature and Extent of Corruption in Cambodia, Peru and Zambia
Monday, 03 October 2011 12:53
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Corruption, especially when associated with governance can present a huge barrier to Development. Gamos has contributed to a broad study of the nature and impact of corruption having been engaged by Tearfund to perform expert analysis upon data gathered through surveys in Cambodia, Peru and Zambia. The findings highlight the differences in the ways corruption manifests itself in different countries.

 
How Can Projects Ensure the Poorest Are Reached?
Monday, 22 August 2011 19:29
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Gamos has contributed to a ground-breaking study aimed at investigating the ‘poverty reach’ of Compassion's child sponsorship programme working in 26 countries. This study seeks to answer the question: How can local partners ensure that it is the poorest households and individuals that benefit from their programmes?

 
Quantitative Research Provides Compelling Evidence for Success of Participatory Development Programme in Uganda
Monday, 22 August 2011 19:25
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Participatory development initiatives have been around for approximately 30 years and the debate as to their worth continues. In order to investigate the impact of their participatory community programmes in Uganda, Tearfund engaged Gamos to design and carry out in-depth, grassroots research. The resulting study has produced quantitative evidence demonstrating the considerable achievements of these programmes.