 | XIMB Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral Level) |
| FPM Scholars [none] | Institutional Learning and Change Guide: C. Shambu Prasad About Institutional Learning and Change Research in this area aims to develop our understanding of institutions or the rules that govern behaviour among the actors in a system, so as to enable the institutions and systems to function more effectively, even in a changing environment. It draws upon different disciplines and fields, namely sociology, institutional economics, management studies, systems research, and participatory evaluation. A key focus in this area is on the ineffectiveness of conventional impact assessment techniques used in international development contexts, especially in complex multi-actor settings. Possible themes of research would include tools and frameworks that enable organisations to learn, reflect, rethink, and reframe, as well as how these could be used for bringing about changes in policies guiding international development. Some examples of such tools and frameworks are actor-oriented tools, institutional histories, learning alliances, network analysis, communities of practice, and policy dialogues. Resources Books Chambers, R. (2008). Revolutions in development inquiry. London: Earthscan. Articles Watts, J., Mackay, R., Horton, D., Hall, A., Douthwaite, B., Chambers, R., & Acosta, A. (2003). Institutional learning and change: An introduction [ISNAR discussion paper no. 03-10]. Retrieved October 11, 2008, from http://ciat-library.ciat.cgiar.org/Articulos_Ciat/ISNAR_ILAC_Discussion_paper_03_10.pdf Watts, J., Horton, D., Douthwaite, B., La Rovere, R., Thiele, G., Prasad, S., & Staver, C. (2008). Transforming impact assessment: Beginning the quiet revolution of institutional learning and change. Experimental Agriculture, 44, 21–35. Web Sites ILAC Homepage ILAC Sourcebook Expected Profile A postgraduate qualification in social science or management with work experience is desirable. The candidate should be willing to drop disciplinary boundaries and read and synthesise literature from a variety of disciplines and specialities. Good writing and communication skills in English are essential. |
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