Multiple traps of scientific knowledge transfer: Comparative case studies based on the RIU model from Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, and Sweden

Huong, Thi; Krott, Max; Böcher, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102134

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“…Consequently, the transfer of innovation does not only come from scientists focused on productivity-ecological aspects [63], but also those embracing the aspirations of farmers and the interest of powerholders. Therefore, knowledge of practical and political interests is needed simultaneously.…”

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Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

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Knowledge transfer depends on the motivations of the target users. A case study of the intention of Indonesian coffee farmers to use a tree canopy trimming technique in pine–based agroforestry highlights path-dependency and complexity of social-ecological relationships. Farmers have contracts permitting coffee cultivation under pine trees owned by the state forestry company but have no right to fell trees. A multidisciplinary international team of scientists supported farmers at the University of Brawijaya Forest in East Java to trial canopy trimming to improve light for coffee production while maintaining tree density. Data were collected using surveys through interviews, case study analysis using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and nonparticipant observations. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we found that though farmer attitudes toward trimming techniques were positive, several factors needed to be scrutinized: perceived limited socio-policy support and resources. While there is hope that canopy trimming can improve coffee production and local ecosystem services, a participatory and integrative extension and communication strategy will be needed. In the relationship between farmers as agents and forest authorities as principals, any agroforestry innovation needs to incorporate knowledge and concerns in the triangle of farmers, policymakers and empirical science.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Cahyono

Fairuzzana

Willianto

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“…Taken together, these theoretical considerations highlight the importance of studying strategies of actors for scientific knowledge integration in relation to their political environment. This is an important gap in the literature as studies have-to my knowledge-focused so far either on strategies for scientific knowledge integration in sustainability governance (Cash et al, 2003) or on scientific knowledge integration processes more generally in different institutional and political contexts (Do, Krott, & Böcher, 2020). The objective of this article is to add to the literature on scientific knowledge integration by combining these two perspectives with an empirical study.…”

Section: Scientific Knowledge Integration Processes Embedded In Institutional Structuresmentioning

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Scientific Knowledge Integration and the Implementation of the SDGs: Comparing Strategies of Sustainability Networks

Zeigermann¹

2021

PaG

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Although there is a broad agreement on the importance of scientific knowledge for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, high levels of uncertainty and debate about what counts as knowledge challenge the use of research for political decision-making. Hence, the question arises, which strategies of scientific knowledge integration are adopted by science-based actor-networks that seek to enhance evidence in sustainability governance. In this article, I study the Sustainable Development Solution Network (SDSN) engaged in different institutional settings and policy fields. With a qualitative document analysis, I compare the overall structure, objectives, thematic focus, formal knowledge processes, and outputs of 22 national sub-networks of the global SDSN in order to elucidate how these initiatives integrate contested sustainability knowledge underpinning the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. My findings suggest that most SDSNs adopt solution-oriented knowledge integration strategies but also that networks in countries with better overall SDG performance tend to adopt assessment-oriented and learning-oriented strategies. In reflecting on these results in the context of the current literature on knowledge integration in sustainability governance, I argue that science–policy interfaces are shaped by the intentional and dynamic interactions of actors within their institutional setting and policy environment, and propose pathways for further research.

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“…The RIU model differentiates between research (R), integration (I), and utilization (U) activities in the analysis of the scientific knowledge transfer process (Figure 2). Each of these activities follows an individual logic (Böcher & Krott, 2014) and is independent to each other in limiting or increasing the scientific knowledge transfer process (Do et al, 2020). Weak scientific research could have successful knowledge transfer through strong integration, while strong research may fail in practical utilization due to inadequate integration (Dharmawan et al, 2017b; Do et al, 2020).…”

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“…Each of these activities follows an individual logic (Böcher & Krott, 2014) and is independent to each other in limiting or increasing the scientific knowledge transfer process (Do et al, 2020). Weak scientific research could have successful knowledge transfer through strong integration, while strong research may fail in practical utilization due to inadequate integration (Dharmawan et al, 2017b; Do et al, 2020). The RIU models reveal an important bi-directional and non-linear process of switching between research and integration activities to create science-based policy (Böcher & Krott, 2014).…”

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Advocacy Coalitions and Knowledge Transfer within Geothermal Policy Change in Indonesian Conservation Forests

Pratiwi

Juerges

2022

The Journal of Environment & Development

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The utilization of geothermal energy is recently disrupting the management of conservation forests. It has taken more than a decade to change related forest policy in justifying geothermal energy utilization in the conservation forests. This study combined the Advocacy Coalition Framework and the Research-Integration-Utilization models to analyze the driver of forest policy change related as per the legitimation of geothermal utilization linked to actor’s power and interests. Expert interviews, field observations, and document analysis were triangulated according to the methodology described in this study. The results show different interests of key actors affecting the geothermal practice through two opposing coalitions, namely, development and conservation coalition. Furthermore, the weak integration and implementation of science-based policy evoked conflicts, thus creating a deadlock for geothermal projects in the conservation forests. A sustainable and integrated policy is necessary to resolve conflicted interests without threatening the conservation forests and the local community.

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Multiple traps of scientific knowledge transfer: Comparative case studies based on the RIU model from Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, and Sweden

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Agroforestry Innovation through Planned Farmer Behavior: Trimming in Pine–Coffee Systems

Scientific Knowledge Integration and the Implementation of the SDGs: Comparing Strategies of Sustainability Networks

Advocacy Coalitions and Knowledge Transfer within Geothermal Policy Change in Indonesian Conservation Forests

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