Developmental Universities in Inclusive Innovation Systems: Alternatives for Knowledge Democratization in the Global South

by Rodrigo Arocena, Bo Gïransson, Judith Sutz

Overview

This book analyzes the current trends in the production, dissemination, and use of knowledge which contribute to social inequalities, especially in the Global South. The aim of the text is to explore the possibilities of active involvement by universities in the democratization of knowledge - a process by which people will be able to more easily acquire and utilize knowledge, as well as the results and benefits of research and development. Combining higher education, research, and knowledge utilization is what universities should be doing. When they efficiently contribute to overcoming inequality and underdevelopment, they may be considered developmental universities. They should not function in solitude with privileged elites alone, but in the context of "inclusive innovation systems."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319641515
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	10/20/2017
Edition description:	1st ed. 2018
Pages:	281
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rodrigo Arocena is Professor in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.




Bo Göransson is Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Lund University, Sweden.


Judith Sutz is Professor with the University Research Council at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.

Table of Contents

1. An Integrated Conception of Development.- 2. Knowledge-Based Inequalities.- 3. Social Processes of Learning and Innovation.- 4. Inclusive Innovation Systems and Policies.- 5. Challenged Universities.- 6. Universities and Underdevelopment.- 7. Academic Roles, Evaluation, and Development.- 8. What does the Future Hold?.