Banking on Knowledge is one of the first studies of how the World Bank is reinventing itself as the 'Knowledge Bank'. The book addresses how international organizations and governments are developing partnerships with think tanks, research institutes and other knowledge institutions in the hope of informing and improving policies for reform and development around the world. The book focuses on the recently established Global Development Network (GDN). The GDN is a new and ambitious initiative, sponsored by the World Bank, which is possibly the largest worldwide non-governmental...
Banking on Knowledge is one of the first studies of how the World Bank is reinventing itself as the 'Knowledge Bank'. The book addresses how ...
This volume draws together leading experts from academia, think-tanks and donor agencies, to examine the impact of transnational knowledge networks in the formulation of local, national and global policy in the field of international development and transition studies.
These leading contributors pay particular attention to the global reach of research and the manner in which knowledge is incorporated into, and shapes, transnational policy domains. They show how the 'knowledge agenda' has become a central part of the discourse of both developing societies and advanced economies....
This volume draws together leading experts from academia, think-tanks and donor agencies, to examine the impact of transnational knowledge networks...
Think tanks are proliferating. Although they are outside of government, many of these policy research institutes are perceived to influence political thinking and public policy. This book develops ideas about policy networks, epistemic communities and policy learning in relation to think tanks.
Think tanks are proliferating. Although they are outside of government, many of these policy research institutes are perceived to influence political ...
Think tanks are proliferating. Although they are outside of government, many of these policy research institutes are perceived to influence political thinking and public policy. This book develops ideas about policy networks, epistemic communities and policy learning in relation to think tanks.
Think tanks are proliferating. Although they are outside of government, many of these policy research institutes are perceived to influence political ...
As think tank numbers explode, they have become an integral part of political life. Political leaders, corporations and non-governmental organisations draw upon their expert advice to advance their causes in the battle of ideas.
As think tank numbers explode, they have become an integral part of political life. Political leaders, corporations and non-governmental organisations...
"I have autism. My autism is a part of who I am, just like the sound of my laugh and the color of my hair." "My Autism" is a social story meant to build self-esteem in children on the spectrum as well as nurturing acceptance and understanding among their peers. It is written from a positive perspective in the voice of a child with autism. The "label" is diffused to show that we are all different and we are all special.
"I have autism. My autism is a part of who I am, just like the sound of my laugh and the color of my hair." "My Autism" is a social story meant to bui...
