The proposed programme of work will involve the collection of new qualitative and quantitative data, as well as secondary analysis of existing quantitative and qualitative data. New data will be collected using the following six methods:<\/p>\n
These will provide a novel source of information on services derived, and disservices resulting, from urban green and water structures in low-income settlements in Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). Ethical approval will be sought for all new data collection through the Research Ethics Committees at Bangladesh, Manchester and Tanzania (see ethics section of the application). All interviews and participatory appraisals will be conducted and specimen collected by trained and experienced staff. Qualitative data will be transcribed verbatim after obtaining informed consent from respondents. Specimen collection will also involve informed consent from relevant households (for food samples) or from community leaders\/landowners\/Municipal Ward Councillor (for water and soil samples).Transcripts and data collected will be stored on secure University of Manchester servers, which are regularly backed up, for the duration of the project.<\/p>\n
Exact copies of relevant data will also be stored on secure servers of Bangladesh and Tanzania partner institutions. The storage of samples collected will follow the data management protocols of the relevant labs: Bangladesh – ICDDR,B (food samples) and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET, water and soil samples); and Tanzania – Ardhi University (all types of samples). If the protocols permit, we shall keep the samples stored for the full duration of the project. Our intention to deposit data and samples collected will be made clear in the consent forms. Documentation of all collected data (verbatim and samples-based) will accompany appropriate metadata information, and they will also be lodged with archives in our study sites.<\/p>\n
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We will also extract information from Satellite Imagery and make use of existing hydrological and Census data and hospital admission records. The secondary analysis of existing datasets will also exploit a large number of studies, reports and other documentation. Each named researcher and any researchers appointed to work on the project will be asked to complete and strictly adhere to End User License agreement and\/or conditions set by the data providers for usage of all secondary data, where relevant. Confidential data files will only be shared within the team and will be stored securely on University of Manchester\u2019s drives. Where possible we intend to make the data we produce available via ESPA directorate. Where this is not possible, we will deposit syntax and data with the data holders.<\/p>\n
Given our focus on analysis of Satellite Imagery, via defining and characterising UMTs, our work using existing data resources will generate a substantial set of additional resources for those analysing questions relating to green and water structures in both cities. This will include a range of data files into which additional data can be important, programming files that can be adapted to suite users\u2019 needs, and appropriate metadata documenting data origins, modifications, programming files and data content. These data will be made available in a range of formats including GIS, maps, tabular and text files where appropriate. This will allow other analysts to build on the extensive work we will have undertaken harmonising and integrating time series data in both cities. The availability of these data will greatly enhance the ability of academic and policy analysts to examine questions around urban ecosystems-urban poverty links.<\/p>\n
The PI and the relevant Co-Is will ensure appropriate standards of data collection and adherence to agreed management protocols. Any disputes will be settled via engaging with the project management team, and if required we shall seek advice from our national and international advisory panels. In line with the NERC data policy, we will set-up an embargo period of two year from the official project end date, until when we will work exclusively on, and publish the results of, the data we have collected and generated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The proposed programme of work will involve the collection of new qualitative and quantitative data, as well as secondary analysis of existing quantitative and qualitative data. New data will be collected using the following six methods: Participatory research framework development … Continue reading