A Network Research Approach: A Guide to Conducting Research in a Network Setting

This hands-on guide to conducting research in a network setting was developed by the International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) in order to share their research approach with other networks. Working from a philosophy of knowledge that is inclusive, democratic and which values South-South exchange, IFRTD have sought to bring together practitioners with researchers to combine detailed experiences of complex development issues with the rigor of research practice. This handbook sets out in a straightforward way the principles of networked research and how to conduct and use that research to leverage change.