Global Knowledge Networks and International Development - Bridges across boundaries (Hardcover)

The 'knowledge agenda' has become a central part of the discourse of both developing societies and advanced economies. Governments and international organisations devote considerable financial resources to both in-house and contracted research. This volume draws together leading experts from academia, think tanks and donor agencies to examine the impact of transnational knowledge networks in the formulation of local, national and global policy in the field of international development and transition studies. The contributors pay particular attention to the global reach of research and the manner in which knowledge is incorporated into, and shapes, transnational policy domains. Providing a coherent analysis of thinking and practice on this topic, the book consists of three parts: Part I explores the role of knowledge and ideas in development policy Part II provides case studies on projects bridging research and policy making at the International Development Research Centre in Canada, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Washington DC-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Part III focuses on the intersection of research and policy communities with cas

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Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Globalisation
Release date:	November 2004
First published:	2005
Editors:	Simon Maxwell • Diane L Stone
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-34944-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Promotions
LSN:	0-415-34944-3
Barcode:	9780415349444

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