Response to: From ‘having the will’ to ‘knowing the way’

Abstract

Drawing on his experience as an action research practitioner, the author reflects on the accomplishments, challenges and tensions which are embedded in the Bangladesh case study “From ‘having the will’ to ‘knowing the way’”. In particular, this piece applauds the case study authors for demonstrating how to create clear linkages between evaluation, learning and iterative program design. This piece also explores the different ways the authors respond to unexpected outcomes of the project, specifically increases in social capital for participants and changes in gender dynamics in a small rural community.