All Outputs (4)

Exploring intergenerationality and ageing in rural Kibaha, Tanzania: methodological innovation through co-investigation with older people (2014)
Book Chapter
Porter, G., Heslop, A., Bifandimu, F., Sibale, E., Tewodros, A., & Gorman, M. (2014). Exploring intergenerationality and ageing in rural Kibaha, Tanzania: methodological innovation through co-investigation with older people. In R. Vanderbeck, & N. Worth (Eds.), Intergenerational space (259-272). Routledge

This chapter explores the value of using a co-investigation approach to researching ageing and intergenerationality. In a study focused on mobility and service access among older people in Kibaha district, Tanzania, 12 people aged between 60 and 70 y... Read More about Exploring intergenerationality and ageing in rural Kibaha, Tanzania: methodological innovation through co-investigation with older people.

Exploring collaborative research methodologies in the pursuit of sustainable futures (2014)
Book Chapter
Porter, G. (2014). Exploring collaborative research methodologies in the pursuit of sustainable futures. In P. Sillitoe (Ed.), Sustainable development: an appraisal from the Gulf region (419-435). Berghahn Journals

This chapter makes a distinction between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The former employs disciplinary experts working in parallel whereas the latter involves continuous dialogue and interaction between experts throughout the rese... Read More about Exploring collaborative research methodologies in the pursuit of sustainable futures.

Children and young people as knowledge producers (2014)
Book
Porter, G., Townsend, J., & Hampshire, K. (Eds.). (2014). Children and young people as knowledge producers. Routledge

Despite the widespread promotion of children’s voices by activists and policy makers over the last decade, the potential for young people’s knowledge to impact on adult agendas and policy arenas is by no means a certainty. This book presents critique... Read More about Children and young people as knowledge producers.

Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a review of recent research and future research needs (2014)
Journal Article
Porter, G. (2014). Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a review of recent research and future research needs. Transport Reviews, 34(1), 25-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2013.865148

This paper reviews recent transport services research in rural sub-Saharan Africa, with reference to the crucial significance of transport services for reducing poverty and encouraging growth. It focuses on issues key to improved well-being: generati... Read More about Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a review of recent research and future research needs.