What is Policy Action Research?

The policy action research aims to lead to changes in policies. The principle focus of the approach is for researchers to take a more involved role with other key stakeholders (in the private sector, government, or through business associations) in planning and implementing tangible change in the socio-economic and business realms. This varies from traditional research programmes that typically focus more on delivering research studies and results, without much consideration as to how the research can be ultimately used. See project website: www.markets4poor.org for more information and relevant examples.