Below is an example of a final report for programme managers and project directors.

6.1 - Executive summary
The executive summary should be no longer than two pages and should briefly describe the objectives of the study, give an overview of the study design and research site, and summarise the main findings.

6.2 - Introduction and statement of purpose
This section should clearly state the main objectives of the research as well as specific questions to be addressed.

6.3 - Description of the research site
This section should include the selection criteria used for the site as well as background information on the study population (socio-economic, ethnic/linguistic, community and household characteristics etc.).

6.4 - Methodology
This section should describe in detail the overall study designs well as the sampling strategies (including sample size) and the method of data collection used.  Justification for the particular research design and methods chosen should be given, and any problems that were encountered should be discussed.

6.5 - Results
The results should include detailed responses to the research questions set out in the introduction. The results of all the relevant data collection activities should be drawn on to respond to each research question (e.g. data collection methods must be triangulated when answering research questions).

6.6 - Detailed discussion of conclusions and concrete recommendations for action
In this section the report must make reference to the research objectives set out in the introduction. What relevance do the study’s results have for programme activities (service delivery, communication activities etc.)? What recommendations can the researcher make concerning concrete actions to take, based on the study’s results?