Context 2:
Research for specific purposes (in the biodiversity and natural resources use field)
Sometimes, there is just no other way forward than to undertake research in order to understand a specific question and develop a solution. In such cases, the aim is to frame the research question carefully to ensure the investigation that follows will answer the question and provide the information needed to develop the solution.
In such instances, the research question has to be considered against a reference background of comparable work in order to identify a best way forward considering time, manpower and budget constraints.
An investigative methodology is then developed and may even need to be field tested prior to full scale implementation. Once this has been confirmed as suitable, the study is implemented. Data are then analysed and results are provided either in the form of a standard reporting format or as scientific articles destined for publication in peer reviewed scientific journal
In such a context, acquiring the correct data represents the key aspect, followed by developing an analysis that provides the required solutions to the question asked. This is quite different from the situation in context 1.
The firm, through its network of established research professionals will provide all the support needed for such projects.