A Reflection on Critical Methodology: Accountability and Beneficiary Participative Evaluation in Third Sector Research

Enabled by the underpinnings of critical theory, this article discusses research methodology developed with aim empowering beneficiaries within Third Sector Organisations, through their participation in organisational evaluation processes. The discussion on occurs at three levels: conceptual, processual, and reflexive. conceptual level explores ontological epistemological assumptions that shape approach. At processual level, methods are explored, drawing case studies involving interviews beneficiaries. In interviewing beneficiaries, becomes a means representing group. Finally, reflexive how findings from enable praxis development approaches supporting beneficiaries’ As such, can engage beneficiary participation, order to promote more effective organisationally.