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Leeds Beckett University review helps maximise the benefits of global research programmes for poverty alleviation and educational development
Focused on poverty alleviation and educational development in developing countries, these programmes fund world-class research with high-potential for policy and practice impacts. The multi-disciplinary team, experienced in programme evaluation and tourism development in low-income countries, reviewed the effectiveness of the current support resources intended to help researchers maximise the policy, practice and societal impact of their work within the Growth Research Programme; Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation Research; and Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Programme.
Reflecting on the findings, Deputy-Principal Investigator for the project Dr Neil Ormerod said:
“Understanding how global research programmes can be better designed and supported is essential for achieving genuine societal change and maximising the value of these important programmes. Our findings are already helping the ESRC-DFID plan and improve future programmes”.
Read more about the research on the ESRC website here.
School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management team members:
- Professor David Parsons
- Professor Rhodri Thomas
- Dr Neil Ormerod
- Dr Kate Dashper
- Dr Davina Stanford
- Lucy McCombes
- Ken Walsh (Independent Consultant)
Dr James Musgrave
James brings extensive experience in research, consultancy, and industry engagement across sport, events, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on the role of sport within the wider visitor economy, working with organisations such as the British Standards Institution (BSI), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and the Association of British Conference Organisers (ABPCO). His expertise centres on pro-environmental behaviour and the advancement of sustainable practices, with a strong track record of evaluating and influencing change across sport events, venues, and the wider industry. He currently serves as Head of Sport Management at the Carnegie School of Sport, where he is committed to developing resilient, innovative graduates, while also supporting the sector through advisory and board roles with organisations including the International Congress and Convention Association, Business of Events, and more recently as trustee for North Yorkshire Sport.
