‘Cracking collaboration’ between NGOs and academics in development research

Stevens, Daniel; Hayman, Rachel; Mdee, Anna

doi:10.1080/09614524.2013.840266

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“…Smith & Reilly, 2013); and partnerships between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) (e.g. Aniekwe, Hayman, & Mdee, 2012;Hanley & Vogel, 2012, Stevens, Hayman, & Mdee, 2013.…”

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

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Newman

2019

J of Intl Development

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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. © 2019 The Authors Journal of International Development Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd

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

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Newman

2019

J of Intl Development

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“…Knowledge mediators, such as non-profit think tanks and scholars themselves who are open to transdisciplinary and translational work, can do such translations. There is also a greater role for "pracademics;" academics who act as trainers, advisers, and consultants with NGOs (Stevens et al, 2014). Pracademics traverse both academic and practitioner domains with relative ease and thus are well placed to articulate the key scientific findings between academia and practitioner stakeholders.…”

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Co-producing a Research Agenda for Sustainable Palm Oil

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Davies

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Front. For. Glob. Change

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“…Under the umbrella of community outreach, universities and academics can be reluctant to partner based on the premise of not compromising "academic neutrality" (Stevens, Hayman, and Mdee 2013). However, Latin America's experiences bode differently and provide a foundation for dynamic community partnerships.…”

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“…However, the land grant university model has spilled over into other types of universities in the US. In the UK, there are more pressures for higher education institutions to "demonstrate how their findings will impact policy and practice" (Stevens, Hayman, andMdee 2013, 1072). As a result, universities have sought better partnerships and alliances with institutions outside of higher education, such as NGOs and other communities (Stevens, Hayman, and Mdee 2013).…”

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“…Stevens, Hayman, and Mdee (2013) report: "The dilemma of how development NGOs and academics can effectively collaborate is not a new one, but is being increasingly felt by both sides as their respective impact agendas push them together" (1076). Indeed, we need further debate about the role of the university, about collaborations with NGOs in the Global South, and about the relationships needed for civil society sustainability.…”

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Universities, NGOs, and civil society sustainability: preliminary lessons from Ecuador

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2017

Development in Practice

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The context for NGOs in the Global South -delegitimising discourse, restrictive policies, and decreasing international funding -leads to major concerns about the sustainability of organised civil society. As a result, NGOs are exploring new means to contribute to social development. This article explores developing university-NGO collaborations through the case of Ecuador. It contributes to development research on two fronts. First, it examines the role of the university in the South and their collaborations with NGOs. Second, it situates university-NGO collaborations within concerns about civil society sustainability. The article presents lessons learnt by Ecuadorian NGOs.Pour les ONG, le contexte des pays du Sud -discours délégitimant, politiques restrictives et diminution des financements internationauxentraîne des préoccupations majeures quant à la pérennité d'une société civile organisée. Il en résulte que les ONG explorent de nouveaux moyens pour assurer leur contribution au développement social. Cet article examine le développement de collaborations universités-ONG en prenant pour exemple le cas de l'Équateur. Il contribue à la recherche sur le développement sur deux fronts. Premièrement, il examine le rôle des universités dans les pays du Sud et leurs collaborations avec les ONG. Deuxièmement, il positionne les collaborations entre universités et ONG au sein des préoccupations concernant la pérennisation de la société civile. L'article présente aussi les leçons apprises par les ONG équatoriennes.El entorno que actualmente enfrentan las ONG en el Sur -discurso deslegitimado, políticas restrictivas y disminución del financiamiento internacional-ha provocado serias inquietudes respecto a la sostenibilidad de la sociedad civil organizada. Por esta razón, las ONG están analizando métodos innovadores que contribuyan al desarrollo social. El presente artículo examina desde dos perspectivas las colaboraciones que, en el caso de Ecuador, y a fin de aportar a las investigaciones sobre desarrollo, se han establecido entre universidades y ONG. Así, analiza en primer lugar el papel desempeñado por las universidades del Sur y las colaboraciones que realizan con las ONG. En segundo término, enmarca tales colaboraciones en el contexto de las inquietudes existentes en torno a la sostenibilidad de la sociedad civil. El artículo concluye presentando los aprendizajes adquiridos por las ONG ecuatorianas. ARTICLE HISTORY

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‘Cracking collaboration’ between NGOs and academics in development research

Cited by 29 publications

References 4 publications

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

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

Co-producing a Research Agenda for Sustainable Palm Oil

Universities, NGOs, and civil society sustainability: preliminary lessons from Ecuador

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