Introduction: Lessons for Locally Driven Research Responses to Emergencies

IF 1 4区经济学 Q2 AREA STUDIES

Ids Bulletin-Institute of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-10-23 DOI:10.19088/1968-2023.128

Andrea Ordóñez Llanos, James Georgalakis

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Abstract

This article summarises learning from Southern-led research designed to influence the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The case studies are drawn primarily from the Covid-19 Responses for Equity (CORE) programme, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The article examines: (1) the characteristics of local research institutions’ organisational readiness in times of crisis; (2) the form and function of knowledge that is fit for purpose in emergencies; and (3) knowledge processes and engagement strategies for rapid mobilisation. Organisational readiness hinged on the strength of research institutions’ networks, access to key decision makers or affected communities, and resources and capabilities that allowed them to mobilise quickly. Hyper-local knowledge, combined with inclusive research methodologies, facilitates the positioning of research for use in emergencies. The pandemic has demonstrated that local and national research organisations are well placed to deliver impactful research, as both critical friends of government or outsiders advocating for change.

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导言:地方驱动研究应对紧急情况的经验教训

本文总结了从南方主导的旨在影响应对Covid-19大流行的研究中获得的经验。案例研究主要来自国际发展研究中心资助的Covid-19应对公平(CORE)计划。本文考察了:(1)地方科研机构在危机时刻的组织准备特征;(二)适应紧急情况的知识形式和功能;(3)快速动员的知识流程和参与战略。组织的准备程度取决于研究机构网络的强度、与关键决策者或受影响社区的联系，以及使它们能够迅速动员起来的资源和能力。超地方性知识与包容性研究方法相结合，有助于定位研究，以便在紧急情况中使用。这场大流行表明，地方和国家研究机构处于有利地位，可以提供有影响力的研究，无论是作为政府的关键朋友，还是作为倡导变革的局外人。

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