Forms of knowledge and policy influence

Abstract

Scientific, professional, and local knowledge manifest themselves in various forms and are not discrete categories of knowledge. Rather, the boundaries between the types of knowledge are porous. The chapter discusses these variations and provides an illustration of one type of professional knowledge, bureaucratic knowledge and explores linkages among types of knowledge. The chapter argues for a co-production model of knowledge to influence policy processes and presents evidence on the value of diversity of knowledge in generating stronger influence on policy processes