On Civil Society Governance: An Emergent Research Field

Steen‐Johnsen, Kari; Eynaud, Philippe; Wijkström, Filip

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“…Furthermore, there is no consensus on the specific roles that CSOs should perform in research (Steen-Johnsen et al, 2011). However, CSOs’ role in research and innovation projects is reported to be more multifaceted (data providers, providers of access to the research field, providers of specific domain expertise, etc.)…”

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Social participation in science: Perspectives of Spanish civil society organizations

2020

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There is a general trend toward more active, broader, and more inclusive participation of different stakeholders in science. Civil society organizations’ inclusion in the scientific process is being promoted. However, there are few attempts to understand the role of civil society organizations in research. This study is based on the analysis of 31 semi-structured interviews with Spanish civil society organization managers and representatives. Our main results regarding the current relationship between civil society organizations and the research system are (a) civil society organizations mainly participate in science within one single research moment and they are unaware of their potential. (b) We identify a lack of resources, mutual knowledge (among civil society organizations and academia), and capabilities as barriers for civil society organizations’ participation. (c) There is a need to strengthen links between civil society organizations and research by training in collaborative methodologies and communication skills, promoting participatory research, increasing mutual understanding about the research system and the third sector, and aligning research and civil society organizations’ objectives.

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Social participation in science: Perspectives of Spanish civil society organizations

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“…There is, however, no straightforward approach to understanding CSO roles (Steen-Johnsen, Eynaud, & Wijkström, 2011) nor consensus on the definition of CSOs in research. Between CSOs, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, business advocacy organisations and other types of organisation, it is not immediately clear if and how they resolve into distinct and mutually exclusive groups.…”

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Civil Society Organisations in Research: A Literature-Based Typology

2016

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This article explores literatures from various sources to highlight and understand differences among key players surrounding the perceived nature and role of civil society in research from different literature streams. Including civil society organisations (CSOs) in research activities is an integral part of a broad drive towards integration of science and society. Interest in CSO inclusion in research is widespread, but lacks a coherent focus and clarity on what CSOs are. Without this clarity, CSO-inclusive research, or policy, may be ineffective. This article addresses this gap in knowledge by presenting findings from an exploration of academic, policy and research project literature in order to come to a view on CSOs in research. This culminates in a typology of CSOs and provides a means of identifying types of CSOs. The typology shows four main types of CSO (Common cause, Shared voice, Research-oriented, Commercially-oriented) and provides a definition for each type, along with a basis for the definition; an example of each; some typical terminology; typical area of activity; properties; typical mission; key areas of interest and their 'action logic' in research.

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“…Einleitung Der Begriff "Corporate Governance in Non-Profit-Organisationen" mag auf den ersten Blick als Widerspruch in sich erscheinen, spielen Non-Profit-Organisationen (NPO) in unserer Gesellschaft doch auch die Rolle eines Gegenpols zur "corporate world". Versteht man unter "Corporate Governance" jedoch jene Form der Governance, die sich mit der Lenkung und Regulierung einer Organisation beschäftigt, also organisationale oder "interne" Governance (Steen-Johnsen et al 2011), so liegt auf der Hand, dass es sich um ein Thema von hoher Relevanz für NPO handelt. Das Konzept der Governance betont im Gegensatz zu Konzepten wie Management oder Controlling, bei denen es ebenfalls um Steuerung geht, vor allem den Aspekt der Rechenschaftspflicht (siehe etwa Stone/Ostrower 2007) und des Schutzes von Stakeholderinteressen (siehe etwa Speckbacher 2008).…”

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“…Dies sind vor allem die Politikwissenschaft, die Betriebswirtschaftslehre und die Soziologie. Die politikwissenschaftliche Forschung richtet den Fokus auf jene Formen der Governance, durch die ganze Gesellschaften gesteuert werden, die also aus Perspektive einzelner NPO "extern" sind (Steen-Johnsen et al 2011;siehe auch Rhodes 1997;Bozzini/Enjolras 2011). Diese Form der Makro-Governance umfasst z.…”

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Corporate Governance in Non-Profit-Organisationen: Verständnisse und Entwicklungsperspektiven

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On Civil Society Governance: An Emergent Research Field

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Social participation in science: Perspectives of Spanish civil society organizations

Social participation in science: Perspectives of Spanish civil society organizations

Civil Society Organisations in Research: A Literature-Based Typology

Corporate Governance in Non-Profit-Organisationen: Verständnisse und Entwicklungsperspektiven

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