Listening to the Displaced
Action Research in the conflict zones of Sri Lanka
Published: 2000
Pages: 80
eBook: 9780855987848
Paperback: 9780855984373
| Acknowledgements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| List of abbreviations | |||
| Introduction | |||
| 1. A history of ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka | |||
| Political background | |||
| The context of humanitarian relief | |||
| 2. Why listen to the displaced? | |||
| Hearing the displaced in emergencies | |||
| Why is this research important? | |||
| Objectives of the research, 1996-1998 | |||
| 3. How to listen to the displaced: methoodology | |||
| How to listen: early days | |||
| How to listen: later days | |||
| How to collect the information | |||
| Which method to choose? | |||
| 4. Things to consider when researching displacement | |||
| Training Working with children | |||
| Gender and women's voices | |||
| Listening to the disabled | |||
| Choosing the research participants | |||
| Selecting the research team | |||
| 5. Analysis | |||
| Particiative feedback sessions | |||
| Thoughts about analysis | |||
| 6. Outcomes | |||
| Relief items | |||
| Gender issues | |||
| Coping mechanisms | |||
| People's capabilities | |||
| Past interventions | |||
| Information for advocacy | |||
| 7. Lessons learned | |||
| Strengths of the methodology | |||
| Weaknesses of the methodology | |||
| Looking to the future - next steps | |||
| Conclusion | |||
| Notes | |||
| References | |||
| Appendices | |||
| Appendix 1: How to obtain copies of the research reports | |||
| Appendix 2: Questions asked in interview groups in 1997 | |||
| Appendix 3: Site Information Recording Sheet | |||
| Maps | |||
| Map 1: Region of the conflict: Sri Lanka/India | |||
| Map 2: Sri Lanka: nine provinces and 24 districts | |||
| Map 3: The Wanni and Jaffna | |||
| Figures | |||
| Figure 1: 'Listening to the displaced' cycle | |||
| Figure 2: 'Listening to the displaced' process (detail) | |||
| Figure 3: Recording the information | |||
| Figure 4: Collating the information | |||
| Tables | |||
| Table 1: Significant events in Sri Lanka, 1948-1999 | |||
| Table 2: Relief goods test results, 1996 | |||
| Table 3: Samples of focus-group questions, 1997 | |||
| Table 4: Key questions reviewed in 1998 | |||
| Table 5: Facilitation: key issues | |||
| Index |
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