Politics of Knowledge in Inclusive Development and Innovation

This book provides an integrated perspective on the practices and politics of making knowledge work in inclusive development and innovation, emphasizing the plurality of actors with relevant expertise and adopting an action-oriented and reflexive approach. It explores the complex interplay of knowledge and politics, focusing on the practices of inclusive development and innovation through three major themes of learning for transformative change, evidence, and digitization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted practices and politics of harnessing knowledge for inclusive development and innovation. While traditional debates in these fields often rely on the authority of academic researchers, contemporary approaches recognize the diverse range of actors with relevant expertise in addressing livelihood challenges. Adopting an action-oriented and reflexive approach, this volume explores the diverse ways in which knowledge operates, shedding light on the complexities and controversies that arise. The book is structured into six parts, each addressing the intricate interplay between knowledge and politics. The first part emphasizes the crucial need for knowledge integration, while the second part explores decolonial perspectives on the politics of knowledge integration. The subsequent three parts delve into the practices of inclusive development and innovation through three major themes: learning for transformative change, evidence-based practices, and digitization. The final part examines the governance of knowledge and innovation in the context of political struggles for inclusivity.

Through a rich blend of conceptual and practical themes, this book offers valuable insights to students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in research and practice in development studies, epistemology, innovation studies, science and technology studies, and sustainability studies. By presenting case studies from both the Global North and South, it provides a multi-dimensional perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with knowledge-driven development.

Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of knowledge creation, dissemination, and application in the pursuit of inclusive and sustainable development.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367632250