Observation
Record what happened, where, when and how it is known
Local Knowledge
Seasonal behaviour, transport patterns, traditional practices, economic activity and implementation barriers can become structured research questions.
National data often misses local context.
Label
Local knowledge remains distinct from formal or official evidence
Research question
Convert recurring observations into a testable question
Data collection
Use method, sample, training, coverage and limitations
Independent verification
Assess consistency and compare registered sources
Public finding
Publish technical and plain-language summaries separately
PRINCIPLE