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IDS Bulletin Vol. 43 Nos. 5

Introduction: Is Development Research Communication Coming of Age?

Published on 12 January 2012

In this article we reflect on three themes that highlight current trends in research communication for development and, in turn, shape this issue of the IDS Bulletin.

We argue that shifts in the sociopolitical and theoretical context within which development research communication is being put into practice; the range and configurations of actors and roles being deployed; and technological advances or innovations available for research communication are affecting important and often contested changes. In introducing this collection of articles relevant to these themes, we conclude that further work is needed in mapping out this evolving landscape and better understanding the interlinkages, antecedents, and tensions between perspectives. Doing so, we argue, could contribute to a stronger praxis of development research communication.

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Harvey, B., Lewin, T. and Fisher, C. (2012) Introduction: Is Development Research Communication Coming of Age?. IDS Bulletin 43(5): 1-8

Authors

Tessa Lewin

Research Fellow

Blane Harvey
Catherine Fisher

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Institute of Development Studies
doi
10.1111/j.1759-5436.2012.00356.x

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