Table 2.

Outcomes realized by each project’s influence pathway

Intended influence pathways
CaseOrganizational and sectoral practiceProfessional developmentResearchEmpowering research participantsGovernment policy and practice
TTPPartners:
• recognized the value of young people’s voices and engagement
• applied and shared creative methods in their work
• enhanced commitment to working with young people
Research team (including local research assistants and PI):
• developed new research skills
• gained recognition for their expertize
• continued careers in TJ or working with young people
Researchers:
• used the research to take up new questions and adapt approaches
Participating young people:
• gained social and communication skills
• increased confidence to share with adults
• recognized the value of their voice
• learned about truth-telling commissions and TJ processes in other jurisdictions
• developed relationships with other research participants and partners
• were involved in drafting a national policy on truth-telling commissions
National governments and intergovernmental organizations:
• developed new policies, frameworks and recommendations that integrate young people’s perspectives
PDAPMoshi PDA organizations:
• gained knowledge and skills to better manage PDA practices (via pro bono services offered by the PI)
PI:
• gained diversified and context-specific PDA knowledge and insights
• gained and enhanced their skills (e.g. facilitation, research skills and analytical thinking, organizational governance and management, leadership, monitoring and evaluation, etc.)
• is recognized as a PDA expert
• applied knowledge from doctoral experience to international consulting work
• built a personal relationship with a DSocSci student (via mentoring), which evolved into a professional collaboration
Researchers:
• became aware of the research via conference presentations
• invited PI as visiting fellow at a local university
• indications of the intended use of PDAP findings by two researchers in PI’s sphere of influence
Undergraduate students:
• Gained awareness via guest lectures at two local Canadian universities
Individual participants:
• built trust and relationships (both personal and professional) with the PI
• gained and co-produced knowledge about “thriving” organizations
• reflected on current practices
• applied PDAP findings when transferring to a new organization
Participating organizations:
• gained affirmation of their practices and current organizational direction
• changed practices based on PDAP findings and recommendations
n/a
SNDPLocal WASH sector:
• has a forum for WASH discussion
• learned about and recognized WASH gaps, issues and opportunities
PIND staff:
• gained WASH knowledge, skills and capacities
• applied new knowledge and skills in related work
Communities:
• visitors to ATED have increased knowledge and more awareness about WASH issues
National WASH sector:
• has capacity for enhanced knowledge sharing and learning (via networks linked by project)
PI:
• professional development enhanced by research experiences
• gained a deeper understanding of issues in WASH and how to approach working in challenging contexts
• continues work in Niger Delta WASH sector and beyond
n/aResearch participants:
• reflected on their WASH practices
• recognized value of research to inform practice
Local governments:
• intended outcomes not realized

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