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FIELD VISIT OVERVIEW:

COMMUNITY OBSERVATION

Presented by: Selima Sara Kabir

Assistant Research Coordinator

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Agenda

Date 

Activity 

Day 01

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10th January 2023

Tuesday

9:30 – 11:00: Facilitated Discussion on Structural Inequalities in Bangladesh & Impact of COVID

�11:00 – 11:30: Tea break

�11:30 – 12:00: Field orientation

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12:00 – 3:00: Fieldwork

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3:00 – 4:00: Lunch

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4:00 – 5:00: Slides preparation for presentation

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Day 02

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11th January 2023

Wednesday

9:30 – 12:30: Student Presentations (20-minute tea-beak included)

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12:30 – 1:30: Lunch

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FIELD OBSERVATION TOPIC

Exploring Covid impact on structural inequalities

THEMES

HOUSEHOLD CHORES/

RESPONSIBILITIES

LIVELIHOOD

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

WATER & SANITATION

HOUSING

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About the field site: Korail -

  • Korail is one of the largest slums in Bangladesh.
  • Most residents migrated from some of the poorest parts of Bangladesh.
  • Majority of Korail’s inhabitants live below the poverty line and work in extremely low-income jobs.
  • Between 2007 and 2008, a many slum dwellers relocated to Korail
  • As a result, living conditions and delivery of health and education services worsened

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In the field -

  • First walk around the Korail slum and observe to get a sense of the environment
  • Establish “rapport” - try and make the selected Korail participants comfortable and at ease when you begin to ask focused questions on your topic

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  • Do not judge – remain open
  • Be an active listener
  • Be respectful – in your attire, attitude, and when conducting interviews

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Thank you