German-African research co-operation: practices, problems and policies
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2007
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Journal Article
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Africa, Germany, higher education, international research co-operation, foreign aid, government policy,
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Sociology
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English
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PUB ID:
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103-443-380
(Last edited on
2008/06/12 06:56:17 GMT-6)
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ABSTRACT:
This paper provides some insights into the policies, practices and problems of German-African co-operation in research projects conducted in Africa. Differences in interests, knowledge domains and competences, in economic, social and political situations, a lack of awareness thereof, power imbalances and a lack of management skills can severely impede a fruitful co-operation. These factors are compounded by institutional constraints in the German academic sector. Germany seems to be conspicuously absent as a participant in international debates and (development) policies of research co-operation between countries of the North and the South. Research funding policies are at great variance with the complex realities particularly in African countries. A critical analysis of policies and practices of research co-operation elsewhere could contribute to a revision of some of the current policies of research funding organisations in Germany.
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