Transnational ‘knowledge networks’ - also known as KNETs - are mechanisms and discursive venues for the construction and dissemination of ruling ideas of development when in league with major international organizations like the World Bank. Depending on how they are viewed analytically,...

Through an overview of accountability in the public administration literature, this chapter proposes a conceptual accountability process called the accountability cycle that encompasses a model for academics and practitioners to envision accountability as a practical concept. Relying on Brandsma...

This chapter presents a historical account of India’s patent policy evolution. In view of the significant changes in policy over the last two hundred years, research and development investments and patents have grown over the recent period. We present some of the key characteristics of such...

It is at the community level that social, political, and economic change is negotiated by complex, varied, and historically contingent local institutional arrangements. The dynamic relationships among these institutional actors, past and present, cultivate the uniquely local norms and culture of...

This chapter reviews the literature on women’s career development to identify trends and common themes regarding the current state of women’s careers. It also shares survey research on women’s perceptions of the factors that facilitate their career advancement as well as those that present...

The development and widespread use of the Internet and social media have substantially altered how businesses communicate. Because it addresses a variety of stakeholders, sustainability information, which has been receiving increased scrutiny, may be more impacted and subject to more engagement...

The University of Bristol launched an innovative student knowledge exchange project, the Bristol Model, funded by the Office for Students and Research England. The project highlighted the significant impact that social science disciplines can have in practice when collaborating closely with...

Accountability-based socially responsible participatory corporate governance situates the corporation as a responsible member of an ongoing community. An ethic of accountability provides a framework that stipulates the rights and responsibilities of the various parties. A corporation is granted...

How can educators stay abreast not only of relevant technology use options in the field but also learn to cut through the hype that often surrounds new products? This chapter offers touchstones towards more critical approaches to education technology; specifically inviting readers to notice,...

Projects for delivering complex systems involve significant use of resources, both during their implementation and possible later upgrades. Current sustainability frameworks offer limited insights for promoting sustainable development in project contexts. This chapter draws on the concept of...