Overview

This book provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities for creating positive systemic change through research for development projects, providing four real-world examples. Practical insights are offered on identifying and cultivating change agents through your projects and programs, increasing the likelihood of enduring success. Understanding and participating in these types of interventions enable researchers and practitioners to become better agents of change themselves.  

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Author:   Seona Meharg
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2023 ed.
Weight:   0.594kg
ISBN:  

9783031364327

ISBN 10:   3031364325
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   06 August 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1.- Creating systemic change through Research for Development Interventions.- Chapter 2.- Systemic change and adaptation.- Chapter 3.- Who are and what is the role for change agents?.-  Chapter 4.- Research for Development Alliance.- Chapter 5.-  Climate projections.- high level downscaling for Vietnam.- Chapter 6.- Climate adaptation through sustainable urban development in Can Tho, Vietnam.- Chapter 7.- Climate adaptation through sustainable urban development in Makassar, Indonesia.- Chapter 8.- Climate strategies for rural livelihoods in Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.- Chapter 9.- Activating potential agents of change through R4D.- Chapter 10.- Enabling change agents of the future.

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Dr Seona Meharg is a leading interdisciplinary social scientist, specializing in evaluation and catalysing competencies required for adaptation. She collaboratively designs, leads, and delivers projects across domains with all levels of government and communities, both within Australia and the Asia-Pacific, often in situations of high ambiguity and contested contexts such as climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development through research for development.  Seona has an eclectic background in ecology, communication, environmental law and project management, and exploring how change can be catalyzed in international development projects, exploring the theory and practice of implementation including capacity considerations for adaptation research. 

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