How to conduct Operational Research & Implementation Science - Definitions, Design, Methodology

1. How to conduct Operational Research & Implementation Science - Definitions, Design, Methodology • Introduction to OR/IR: definitions and purposes-Jane Kengeya-Kayondo • OR/IR from a policymaker perspective-Angela Mushavi • Identifying a good OR/IR question-Soumya Swaminathan • Overview of OR/IR methodology/design   Quantitative methodology- Laura Guay Qualitative methodology- Beena Thomas • 13.00 – 13.35 Small group work- Multiple Facilitators • 13.35 – 13.55 Presentation of group work

2. Workshop Participation • Questions and Answers • Several questions will be put up on the slides • Audience members will answer by show of colored papers • Discussion of answers • Small group work • Gather in small groups with a facilitator • Two envelopes: one with a type of research, one with a topic • Generate a research question with methodology • Presentation with discussion