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4.3 Comparison between planned and actual outputs
The present study has achieved the outputs laid down in the logframe, at a level appropriate to its
conception as a scoping study. The only qualifications are:
" The revised schedule for Output 3, as discussed immediately above (Para 4.3).
" The presentation of a single research proposal rather than three separate research topics (per
OVI 1.1/1.2).
The original intention – to provide three alternative research options – proved to be out of
keeping with the socio-political, rather than technical, bias of the research findings. The complex
nature of these findings demands a process-oriented approach in the next phase, drawing on new
information and new understandings to build up consensus for change in environmental decisionmaking,
rather than the pursuit of single-theme research ideas. Thus, different options for change
will be accommodated within this learning-process orientation, depending on the interests of the
parties to the action research, and do not need to be specified in advance.
OVI 2.1 (local capacity to carry forward the research) is reflected in the formation of a competent
team of research assistants, enjoying the confidence of the Ghana Research Leader, which is
available to form the nucleus of any future field research grouping. The results of the District
Assembly surveys are in the process of being written up by one member of this field research
team as an M.Phil thesis, to be presented at the University of Ghana.
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