GreenNet has been working with the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) research institute located at the University of Sussex on the Participatory Methods website since its inception, we initially built the website using Drupal 7, and over the years have provided updates and maintenance for this essential resource for development work.
We carried out this project on schedule and on budget in time for the end of 2024. The re-launch on WordPress was met with acclaim by practitioners and academic peers, and ensures that the repository will remain accessible and sustainable for years to come. We used the latest WP blocks to implement custom designs from Karen Beal, incorporating illustrations commissioned specially from Tessa Lewin.
Ed and Liz at GreenNet have supported the Institute of Development Studies with the hosting, maintenance and development of participatorymethods.org for over 20 years. GreenNet have always been efficient, responsive and easy to work with. In 2024, we commissioned GreenNet to work with us on a major re-organisation of participatorymethods.org, including re-building the website in WordPress. From start to finish, Ed and Liz made the process easy to manage, with clear timelines and responsive communication. At each stage it was clear what they needed from our side and what they would be focusing on next. They integrated the work of both a designer and an illustrator with ease. There was great attention to detail and proactivity, and we used a user-friendly collaborative project management tool to keep track of moving parts. When facing tight deadlines, GreenNet communicated clearly about practical steps needed to get things done in time. I would thoroughly recommend GreenNet for website development and maintenance.
Alice Webb, Communications and Impact Officer, Institute of Development Studies
