Rethinking Research Partnerships: Evidence and the politics of participation in research partnerships for international development

Fransman, Jude and Newman, Kate (2019). Rethinking Research Partnerships: Evidence and the politics of participation in research partnerships for international development. Journal of International Development, 31(7) pp. 523–544.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3417

Abstract

This article responds to the drive for research partnerships between academics and practitioners, arguing that while potential benefits are clear, these are frequently not actualized resulting in partnerships that are ineffectual or worse, exacerbate damaging or inequitable assumptions and practices. In order to understand/improve partnerships, a systematic analysis of the interrelationship between what counts as evidence and dynamics of participation is proposed. Drawing on data from a seminar series and iterative analysis of seven case studies of partnerships between Higher Education Institutions and International Non-Governmental Organisations the article concludes by suggesting substantial shifts in the theory and practice of partnerships.

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• Item ORO ID
• 60214
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 1099-1328
• Project Funding Details

• Funded Project Name	Project ID	Funding Body
  TRANSFER IN: Evidence and the Politics of Participation in Academic-INGO Research Partnerships for International Development	ES/M002306/1	ESRC Economic and Social Research Council
  Jude Fransman	Not Set	Not Set

• Keywords
• Research partnerships; Evidence; Participation; Knowledge and power; INGOs; Higher education
• Academic Unit or School
• Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
• Research Group
• Citizenship and Governance
  Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative (HERC)
  Health and Wellbeing PRA (Priority Research Area)
  International Development & Inclusive Innovation
  Innovation, Knowledge & Development research centre (IKD)
• Copyright Holders
• © 2019 The Authors
• Depositing User
• Jude Fransman