Obstacle 1 – lack of research

by | Mar 24, 2017 |

I have seen this happen so many times – people say we would love to campaign but we need more research. Yes, research is vital for effective campaigning, but it can also be a major delaying tactic. Be wary of the call for more research. It can just push your energy...

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Academics and campaigners

by | Sep 30, 2016 |

Recently I had the good fortune to be asked to be involved in the assessment for ESRC grant funding for their forced displacement research programme. I did start this assessment with, I must confess, the view that the majority of the proposals would have no relevance...

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