Introduction: New Critical Directions in Global South Studies, Continuing the Conversation

Armillas-Tiseyra, Magalí; Mahler, Anne Garland

doi:10.5325/complitstudies.59.1.0001

Cited by 2 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…We suggest that the extent to which references to ‘South‐South cooperation’ are employed and resonate points to underlying issues of voice and visibility in global debates and to how established power patterns condition agendas intended to provide alternative approaches to international cooperation. On the one hand, our findings join an expanding body of work that discusses the complexities of and shifts within designations of ‘North’ and ‘South’ (Armillas‐Tiseyra & Mahler, 2022; Haug et al, 2021; Waisbich et al, 2021). While some—including a growing number of ‘Northern’‐based academics—are increasingly accustomed to ‘North–South’ language, also in the spirit of emancipatory research, this picture is considerably more nuanced in other parts of the world and outside limited groups of diplomats, development cooperation professionals and pundits.…”

Section: In Lieu Of a Conclusion: The Limited Resonance Of ‘South‐sou...supporting

confidence: 61%

Africa beyond ‘South‐South cooperation’: A frame with limited resonance

Haug

Kamwengo

2022

J of Intl Development

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

With reference to frames as socially determined definitions of reality, this paper examines the discrepancies between the prominence of ‘South‐South cooperation’ terminology in globally dominant discourses and its limited usage by African stakeholders. Based on insights from the United Nations, (cross‐)regional collaboration formats and bilateral cooperation, we find that African officials employ ‘South‐South’ terminology mainly when ‘Northern’ partners are present but use other frames when engaging with developing countries. This limited resonance poses a challenge to multilateral organisations and traditional donors in their attempts to expand engagement with ‘South‐South’ relations. A focus on the usage and effects of frames, we argue, can clarify the assumptions based on which international cooperation unfolds.

show abstract

Section: In Lieu Of a Conclusion: The Limited Resonance Of ‘South‐sou...supporting

confidence: 61%

Africa beyond ‘South‐South cooperation’: A frame with limited resonance

Haug

Kamwengo

2022

J of Intl Development

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The social and environmental history can explain these ecological differences between several northern hemisphere countries and those in the southern hemisphere, which may be, for example, a reflection of European’s political hegemony during the 19th century’s globalization and the subsequent division of the world between the West and the East (Berger, 2004 ). Power disparities between developed and developing countries are highlighted by concepts like “global south” and “global north” (Demeny, 1981 ; Armillas-Tiseyra and Mahler, 2022 ). These ideas apply to socioeconomic positions rather than specific geographical areas.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspectives on socio-ecological studies in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Herrera

Manríquez

Lorenzo

et al. 2023

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Socio-ecology studies the relationships between human activities and natural systems and their importance in management and public policy. Our objective was to analyse how published papers in countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI) perform socio-ecological studies and compare them between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. To do this, we used the Scopus platform as a source for searching and obtaining scientific papers about socio-ecological studies conducted in countries from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. We calculated the number (n) of papers published per year and classified them using the main subject areas of the SCImago Journal & Country Rank database. Then, we analysed whether papers included specific recommendations for natural system management, nature conservation, policies or governance structures, or science in general. Besides, we studied whether the papers addressed socio-ecological studies related to flora and fauna and from what specific group of organisms or systems. Data were compared using the chi-square (χ2) test (Pearson p < 0.005). A total of 467 papers were analysed, where 34% were from the Southern Hemisphere (mainly Argentina, Australia, Chile, and South Africa) and 66% from the Northern Hemisphere (mainly the USA, Canada, and Spain). The Northern Hemisphere (mainly North America and Europe) played a major role in the socio-ecological knowledge exchange than the Southern Hemisphere (South America and Africa). The results showed socio-ecological studies focused mainly on generating management recommendations in social and environmental science fields. The number of studies coming from the Northern Hemisphere was significantly higher than those from the Southern Hemisphere. Most of them were conducted at a local level (e.g., watersheds or human settlements) in three different systems (i) terrestrial (e.g., forests or grasslands), (ii) freshwater (e.g., rivers or streams) and (iii) marine (e.g., coastlines or seas). Most of the studies (70%) were conducted in production systems, where the majority included livestock (mainly bovine) and aquatic fisheries (e.g., salmon, artisanal coastal fishing, or trout). Most vegetation papers (65%) were on native forests. Papers on wildlife made up 30% of all animal-related studies, with mammals, birds, and marine invertebrates (such as collars) being the most extensively researched species. This work highlighted the socio-ecological approach that was used in the analysed countries with greater HDI to develop management options for natural systems.

show abstract

Introduction: New Critical Directions in Global South Studies, Continuing the Conversation

Cited by 2 publications

References 0 publications

Africa beyond ‘South‐South cooperation’: A frame with limited resonance

Africa beyond ‘South‐South cooperation’: A frame with limited resonance

Perspectives on socio-ecological studies in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About