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Huzair, Farah; Borda-Rodriguez, Alexander; Upton, Mary and Mugwagwa, Julius
(2013).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scs119
URL: http://spp.oxfordjournals.org/content/40/1/43
Abstract
Knowledge translation as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge, is key to success in projects that require collaboration between individuals, stakeholders or communities. We use two case studies from South Africa: an AIDS vaccine trial site and a policy arena for the attempted harmonisation of biotechnology policies. We demonstrate how the use of an interdisciplinary methodology asks different questions of the knowledge translation (KT) process and foregrounds the importance of the wider socio-economic and political context. The case studies highlight particular problems for the KT process in developing countries and resource-constrained environments which conventional analyses of technology and policy processes may not demonstrate. We conclude that context-specific and dynamic capabilities and capacities are required for effective KT in developing countries. We aim to add methodologically and conceptually to the study of KT and to build capacity for exploring it.
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- Item ORO ID
- 36477
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1471-5430
- Keywords
- knowledge translation; biotechnologies; capability; community engagement; South Africa
- Academic Unit or School
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Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Engineering and Innovation
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Social Sciences and Global Studies > Development
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Social Sciences and Global Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) - Research Group
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Innovation, Knowledge & Development research centre (IKD)
Institute for Innovation Generation in the Life Sciences (Innogen) - Copyright Holders
- © 2013 The Authors
- Depositing User
- Farah Huzair