Effective cross-sector collaborations create sustainability

Kritz, Jessica

doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30299-7

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“…This finding is consistent with the results of [21], interaction between cultural, social, economic and political factors leads to the emergence of complex problems [22]. A vast amount of evidence calls for a new solutions that cannot be found by a single actor from one sector; in this sense, it states that the interactions and innovations in the university, government and productive sector spheres behave like a triple helix [23,24] that opposes creative knowledge gaps to solve problems in the government or productive sector, a path different from the linear technocratic one, but rather a disruptive path that involves alliances and cooperative actions in the network as a space where innovations are generated to solve real problems in different sectors of society [25,26], as well as the promotion of the establishment and/or consolidation of strategic ties between governments, the productive sector, civil society organizations and institutions of university education, science and technology [27,28].…”

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Betting Scenario for the Management of University Professional Practices from the Conformation of Intersectoral Cooperation Networks

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The professional practices represent a space for interorganizational and intersectoral alliances that contribute to the development of localities and regions. From this referent, the design and validation of intersectoral cooperation networks is considered pertinent for the effective management of professional practices. Therefore, this article is oriented towards the construction of the ideal scenario where a universitygovernmentcompany intersectoral cooperation network can operate on a horizon of 2030. Foresight is used as a research and planning method, in conjunction with the consultation of experts from different social sectors that lead to obtaining sixteen scenarios of probable occurrence. For this, techniques, such as the prospective workshop, Delphi method, structural analysis (MICMAC) and scenario analysis (SMIC), are used. The results show a bet scenario where the four finally selected events occur, with a probability of occurrence of 35.7%, which would allow establishing future strategies that allow the network to be operational. It is concluded that the formation of a cooperation network for the management of university professional practices represents in itself a strategy to strengthen the curriculum and guide the achievement of common objectives in the intersectoral context studied. The contribution of the article to the study of sustainability sciences stands out, since it addresses a theme that leads to the description, explanation and understanding of the sustainable development of localities and regions from an educational dimension. In this sense, the contribution is synthesized from three planes of reflection and analysis: firstly, the understanding of sustainability as a multidimensional construct, where education is a key dimension to consolidate sustainable development processes; secondly, the management of interorganizational and intersectoral networks as a cooperation strategy that promotes sustainable development; and thirdly, prospective as a planning method that leads to delineating betting scenarios for sustainability management from an educational perspective, more specifically from the university curriculum.

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“…These two characterizations are consistent with the findings from the literature review for this project (Kritz, 2017(Kritz, , 2018. The developed-country evidence now offers a number of ways to assess the need for, and potential efficacy of, a cross-sector collaboration, which is recommended when there is a clear advantage to be gainedfor example, when there is sector failure (Bryson, Crosby, & Stone, 2006, 2015.…”

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“…Although intense and frustrating, this protracted negotiation served the important purpose of improving the longer-term planning for sustainability (Kritz, 2018). As the latrine proposal circulated from office to office receiving different levels of approval, stakeholders were called upon to identify and analyze key barriers to sustainability.…”

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“…In low-and middle-income countries, many international development projects involve complex challenges, with multiple stakeholders representing various, sometimes competing, interests (Kritz, 2018). However, collaboration research is not widely conducted, and in practice, governments and international development programs have not effectively adopted collaboration tools.…”

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Redefining Development

Kritz

2020

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In 2015, the Old Fadama slum of Accra, Ghana, was a government "no-go zone" due to the generally lawless environment. Participatory action researchers (PAR) began working with three stakeholders to resolve complex challenges facing the community and city. In three years, they created a PAR cross-sector collaboration intervention incorporating data from 300 research participants working on sanitation. In 2018-19, the stakeholders addressed the next priorities: community violence, solid waste, and the need for a health clinic. The PAR intervention was replicated, supporting kayayei (women head porters) in Old Fadama, the Madina slum of Accra, and four rural communities in northern Ghana. The process expanded, involving 2,400 stakeholders and an additional 2,048 beneficiaries. Cross-sector collaboration worked where other, more traditional development interventions did not. This PAR intervention provides developingcountry governments with a solution for complex challenges: a lowcost, locally designed tool that dramatically improves participation and results in projects that impact the public good. This Element is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core at doi.

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“…KQ Liverpool has successfully attracted investment into the area, with announcements in 2017 and 2018 that include the development of a new home for Liverpool International College, a cancer centre and adjoining diagnostics centre and the prestigious new ‘RCP North’, which will be a training centre and office for the Royal College of Physicians. RCP North aims to be one of the healthiest and most sustainable buildings in Europe (Franklin, 2018; RCP, 2017a, 2017b). This investment has been supported by designation of the Knowledge Quarter as a Mayoral Development Zone, which intends to strategically focus development activity across the city (Figure 1).…”

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Liverpool knowledge quarter sustainability network: case study

Stenton

Hanmer-Dwight

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to study the development of the Liverpool Knowledge Quarter Sustainability Network (KQSN). It outlines the sectors included in the collaborative knowledge-sharing, the nature of the work it facilitates, and considers how the network can transform its existing objectives around the shared vision of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach The KQSN operates in a collaborative cross-sectoral forum to support, facilitate or coordinate projects around sustainability, with core leads sitting in higher education and health care. Findings The KQSN supports projects through collaborative activity and enables members to access specialist advice available through the network. Through its membership, the KQSN is primed to develop metrics for demonstrating Knowledge Quarter SDG-aligned activity. The KQSN has scope to increase its level of implementation arising from its shared values, with a renewed focus around the SDGs. Practical implications This paper contributes to the 2018 EAUC Annual Conference theme of “Collaborations for Change” and the need for transformative partnerships that are prepared to align their mission to the SDGs. Originality/value Unlike discipline- or sector-specific networks, the KQSN has an inclusive membership, making it an original multi-disciplinary sustainability platform for neighbouring organisations in and around Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. This case study can support other knowledge cluster communities to replicate its model. This case study also presents a diverse range of small projects, which are easily replicable and hopefully will inspire others to do something similar.

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Effective cross-sector collaborations create sustainability

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Betting Scenario for the Management of University Professional Practices from the Conformation of Intersectoral Cooperation Networks

Betting Scenario for the Management of University Professional Practices from the Conformation of Intersectoral Cooperation Networks

Redefining Development

Liverpool knowledge quarter sustainability network: case study

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