Extending epistemology for programme evaluation – can After Action Reviews become spaces for critical reflection?

In this conversation, Marina Apgar, post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), and Mieke Snyder, research fellow at the IDS reflect on the effectiveness of two research for development programs: CLARISSA, a program focused on reducing the worst forms of child labor in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar, and Tomorrow's Cities, focused on reducing disaster risk for marginalized people in urban contexts. The two researchers discuss topics including the design process for these research programs, emphasis on conversations in research, addressing power dynamics of stakeholders, in addition to other challenges and opportunities to consider for the future of research program implementation. (author abstract)