{"title":"A Literature Review of using Mixed Methods in Development Impact Evaluations","authors":"D. Angers","doi":"10.4079/PP.V28I0.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4079/PP.V28I0.1","url":null,"abstract":"In recent decades, the mixed methods approach has gained traction in many research fields, including impact evaluation. Impact evaluation is used in many sectors, but this paper focuses on its use in international development. This paper explores what is known and unknown about using mixed methods as a possible solution for the many challenges facing impact evaluation. To provide a foundation for this claim and clarify the language surrounding mixed methods and impact evaluations, the paper first defines the terms impact evaluation, qualitative, quantitative, and methodology. It also discusses the benefits and limitations to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches as they apply to impact evaluation. The paper then conceptualizes how rigor is applied to both qualitative and quantitative work. Finally, it outlines current best practices and gives recommendations going forward.","PeriodicalId":30465,"journal":{"name":"Policy Perspectives","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70138042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reforming Policing Institutions: A Closer Look at EndSARS and BLM","authors":"Christina Prinvil","doi":"10.4079/PP.V28I0.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4079/PP.V28I0.12","url":null,"abstract":"Policing creates a form of power that can oppress and victimize vulnerable communities, with no real consequence for abuses of that power. Both the EndSARS and BLM movements bring attention to this lack of accountability and call for reform within policing institutions. To move toward sustainable and effective change, these governments must reform their criminal justice systems to create a more equal structure of power between policing institutions and the people.","PeriodicalId":30465,"journal":{"name":"Policy Perspectives","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70138154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Food Waste: How Leftovers are Choking the Planet","authors":"S. Parker","doi":"10.4079/PP.V28I0.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4079/PP.V28I0.11","url":null,"abstract":"Roughly 40 percent of all food available to American households gets thrown out. Of the many problems associated with food waste, one that is usually overlooked is its impact on the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 75 billion pounds of food ends up in landfills across the United States (US) each year.","PeriodicalId":30465,"journal":{"name":"Policy Perspectives","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70138131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Contrasting Relationships of Financial and Banking Oversight Agencies: \u0000Self-Funding Agencies Versus Appropriation-Dependent Agencies","authors":"James Setterlund","doi":"10.4079/PP.V28I0.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4079/PP.V28I0.7","url":null,"abstract":"In the last several decades, Congress has forgone their duty to properly fund the government before the start of the fiscal year. This has led to multiple continuing resolutions or large end-of-the-year omnibus spending bills well after the new fiscal year has begun. Congressional failure to fund the government in a timely manner creates uncertainty for regulators and directly impacts their operations. This article analyzes the three distinct funding mechanisms of the Commodity Futures Trading Corporation, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and how the appropriations process or self-funding model impacts their operations. For the handful of self-funding agencies who exist outside the congressional appropriations process, their operational activity continues to function without interruption. But for most financial service regulators that rely on direct appropriations, their oversight actions and responsibilities are placed on pause until Congress approves a budget and the President signs the legislation.","PeriodicalId":30465,"journal":{"name":"Policy Perspectives","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70138777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}