Do we really want to know? The journey to implement empirical research recommendations in the ICRC's responses in Myanmar and Lebanon

Leresche, E, Hossain, M ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1878-8145, Rossi, R, Truppa, C, Barth, CA, Mactaggart, I, Leaning, J and Singh, N, 2022. Do we really want to know? The journey to implement empirical research recommendations in the ICRC's responses in Myanmar and Lebanon. Disasters. ISSN 0361-3666

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Abstract

Efforts to reduce the gap between the research evidence base and humanitarian responses have focused on producing quality evidence and ensuring its use in decision-making. Yet, how evidence translates into field-level implementation is not well understood in humanitarian contexts. This study analysed how recommendations produced through academic research partnerships were implemented by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Lebanon and Myanmar. The methodology included: social network analysis to represent collective dynamics; document reviews to assess implementation; qualitative interviews to comprehend why actors engaged; and a critical appraisal of these combined results. The application of Extended Normalization Process Theory provided information on ‘anticipation of constraints’ (access to information, staff turnover, context specificity, and the need to engage as a cohesive group). Future research efforts should concentrate explicitly on identifying and tackling implementation barriers such as power imbalances and ethical dilemmas related to service delivery by humanitarian actors.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Disasters
Creators:	Leresche, E., Hossain, M., Rossi, R., Truppa, C., Barth, C.A., Mactaggart, I., Leaning, J. and Singh, N.
Publisher:	Wiley
Date:	23 November 2022
ISSN:	0361-3666
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1111/disa.12549 DOI 1622048 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	25 Nov 2022 12:23
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2022 12:23
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/47508

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