What is research?

Generally, research is the organised and systematic method of finding answers to questions. It is systematic because it is a process broken up into clear steps that lead to conclusions. Research is organised because there is a planned structure or method used to reach the conclusion. Research is only successful if we find answers, whether we like these answers or not. Development research is focussed on relevant, useful and important questions. If there are no questions, there can be no research.

Research is uesd to provide the facts that will help us to analyse the problem,testing the feasibility and the impact of programmes,andfinding better solutions to the challenges.