@book{fdi:010078817, title = {{D}ealing with complexity and heterogeneity in a collaborative realist multiple case study in low- and middle-income countries}, author = {{R}obert, {E}. and {R}idde, {V}al{\'e}ry}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{A} qualitative realist evaluation research was conducted in six {A}frican countries to understand a complex and multifaceted {W}orld {H}ealth {O}rganization program that provides technical and financial support to {M}inistries of {H}ealth in low- and middle-income countries. {T}his support aims to foster the institutionalization of policy dialogue as a collaborative governance device, the purpose of which is the advancement of universal health coverage. {T}his case study illustrates the realist and collaborative approach used in this multi-country research. {I}t highlights the methodological and pedagogical challenges we faced and for which we propose recommendations. {W}e specifically present our collaborative approach with both our research collaborators and our {W}orld {H}ealth {O}rganization colleagues, the step of co-construction of the intervention theory, and the three successive stages of data analysis. {T}his case is for readers who have a basic understanding of the realist approach, case study, and evaluation. {R}eaders who are not familiar with these methods are encouraged to first refer to the recommended readings.}, keywords = {{BURKINA} {FASO} ; {TOGO} ; {NIGER} ; {CAP} {VERT} ; {LIBERIA} ; {REPUBLIQUE} {DEMOCRATIQUE} {DU} {CONGO}}, address = {{L}ondres}, publisher = {{S}age}, series = {{S}age {R}esearch {M}ethods {C}ases : {M}edicine and {H}ealth}, pages = {16}, year = {2020}, DOI = {10.4135/9781529732306}, ISBN = {978-1-5297-3230-6}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010078817}, }