Exploring the Effectiveness of International Knowledge Cooperation An Analysis of Selected Development Knowledge Actors

• Main Authors: Klingebiel, Stephan, Hartmann, Flora L, Madani, Elisa, Paintner, Jonas, Rohe, Rebekka A, Trebs, Lisa, Wolk, Teodor
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2024; Palgrave Macmillan
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Development; Development studies; Germany; India; Interdisciplinary studies; International relations; Knowledge actors; Knowledge cooperation; Politics and government; Power relations; Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects; Rwanda; Society and Social Sciences; Sociology; Sociology and anthropology

In this open access book, we provide evidence to support the conceptual discussion of what constitutes “modalities of knowledge interaction” and suggest an analytical framework for effective knowledge cooperation. In practice, knowledge cooperation is realised through different modalities that serve...

Table of Contents:

• Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Summary -- The Context -- Methodological Approach -- Findings -- Theoretical Contributions -- Empirical Findings -- References -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Conceptual framework -- 2.1 Knowledge and Power -- 2.2 Knowledge Interactions -- 2.3 Modalities of Knowledge Interaction -- 2.3.1 Definition and Conceptualisation of Modalities -- 2.3.2 A Typology of Modalities of Knowledge interaction -- References -- 3 Empirical Approach -- 3.1 Empirical Focus -- 3.1.1 Debates Around the Impact, Effectiveness and Evaluation of Development Cooperation -- 3.1.2 An Analytical Framework as Sensitising Concept -- 3.1.2.1 Process of Designing the Analytical Framework -- 3.1.2.2 The Framework -- 3.2 Collaborative Case Study Approach -- 3.3 Case Selection -- References -- 4 Methods for Data Collection and Analysis -- 4.1 Data Collection Methods -- 4.2 Data Analysis and Interpretation of Results -- 4.2.1 Qualitative Content Analysis: Survey, Interviews and Documents -- 4.2.2 Validation of Observation Protocols from Participant Observations -- 4.2.3 Interpretation of Results and Communicative Validation -- References -- 5 Empirical Findings -- 5.1 Rwanda Cooperation Initiative -- 5.1.1 RCI's Modality Profile -- 5.1.2 Modality Analysis Based on the Sensitising Concept -- 5.1.2.1 Ownership -- 5.1.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.1.2.3 Innovation &amp -- Co-creation -- 5.1.2.4 Sustainability -- 5.1.3 Further RCI Specific Aspects -- 5.1.4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- 5.2 Research and Information System for Developing Countries -- 5.2.1 RIS's Modalities Profile -- 5.2.2 Modality Analysis Based on Our Sensitising Concept -- 5.2.2.1 Ownership -- 5.2.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.2.2.3 Innovation &amp -- Co-creation -- 5.2.2.4 Sustainability
• 5.2.3 Further aspects of RIS -- 5.2.4 Conclusions -- 5.3 UNDP Seoul Policy Centre -- 5.3.1 USPC's Modality Profile -- 5.3.2 Modality Analysis Based on the Sensitising Concept -- 5.3.2.1 Ownership -- 5.3.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.3.2.3 Innovation &amp -- Co-creation -- 5.3.2.4 Sustainability -- 5.3.3 Further USPC Specific Aspects -- 5.3.4 Conclusions -- 5.4 Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit -- 5.4.1 Digital Transformation Center -- 5.4.2 DigiCenter's Modality Profile -- 5.4.3 Modality Analysis Based on the Sensitising Concept -- 5.4.3.1 Ownership -- 5.4.3.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.4.3.3 Innovation &amp -- co-creation -- 5.4.3.4 Sustainability -- 5.4.4 Further aspects of DigiCenter -- 5.4.5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 5.5 Water Security and Climate Adaptation in Rural India -- 5.5.1 WASCA's Modality Profile -- 5.5.2 Modality Analysis Based on the Sensitising Concept -- 5.5.2.1 Ownership -- 5.5.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.5.2.3 Innovation &amp -- Co-creation -- 5.5.2.4 Sustainability -- 5.5.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 5.6 Indo-German Energy Forum -- 5.6.1 IGEF's Modality Profile -- 5.6.2 Modality Analysis Based on Our Sensitising Concept -- 5.6.2.1 Ownership -- 5.6.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 5.6.2.3 Innovation &amp -- Co-creation -- 5.6.2.4 Sustainability -- 5.6.3 Further IGEF Specific Aspects and Conclusion -- References -- 6 Empirical Findings Across Cases -- 6.1 Constitutions of the Modalities of Knowledge Interactions -- 6.2 Effectiveness of Knowledge Cooperation -- 6.2.1 Ownership -- 6.2.2 Relationship Dynamics -- 6.2.3 Innovation and Co-creation -- 6.2.4 Sustainability -- 6.3 Functions of Modalities of Knowledge Interaction -- References -- 7 Conclusion -- 7.1 Knowledge and Power -- 7.1.1 Knowledge Interactions and Power on the Micro Level -- 7.1.2 Knowledge and Power on the Macro Level
• 7.2 Overarching Findings on Effectiveness Framework -- 7.3 Knowledge Cooperation as a New Pillar? -- References -- Appendices -- Appendix 1: Reflections and Limitations -- Appendix 2: Further Description of the Sensitising Concept -- Ownership -- Relationship Dynamics -- Innovation and Co-creation -- Sustainability -- Appendix 3: Case-Specific Data Collection Processes -- Rwanda Cooperation Initiative -- Research and Information System for Developing Countries -- UNDP Seoul Policy Centre -- GIZ Rwanda: DigiCenter -- GIZ: Water Security and Climate Adaptation in Rural India -- GIZ: Indo-German Energy Forum -- Appendix 4: Initial Interview Guideline -- Introduction -- Goals -- Knowledge -- Problem Introduction/Project Focus -- Modalities and knowledge interactions -- Success of Organisations in Achieving their Goals -- COVID-19 -- End of interview -- Appendix 5: Guiding Questions Participatory Observation -- Appendix 6: Questions for Survey with RCI -- References -- Index