Closing the loop between research and sustainable regional development

- Schwarz, Imogen, McRae-Williams, Pamela

Title
Closing the loop between research and sustainable regional development
Creator
Schwarz, Imogen; McRae-Williams, Pamela
Date
2008
Type
Text; Conference paper
Identifier
http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/38434
Identifier
vital:3622
Abstract
There is continued debate between researchers, policy makers and regional communities on the effectiveness of research in identifying and engaging with regional issues and transferring this research to facilitate polices and initiatives that are adaptive and relevant. This paper reviews these current trends in thinking and describes a model of regional engagement where researchers, decision makers and community are beginning to work together to establish an effective framework to facilitate adaptive decision making, social learning and participatory research initiatives at a regional scale. The paper describes the evolution of the Water in Drylands Collaborative Research Program (WIDCORP) in Western Victoria. The model provides insights and highlights difficulties in converting research into creative solutions for sustainable regional development. Co-location, bridging partnerships across disciplines to deliver regional research needs, and developing good communication are key elements of this model. It also suggests that models of this type may be a stepping stone to integrate research into regional development decision making.
Publisher
Albury, New South Wales :
Relation
Paper presented at 12th SEGRA Conference 2008 : Creative Solutions - expect them to be different, Albury, New South Wales : 18th-20th August 2008
Rights
Open Access
Rights
This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
Subject
Regional; Research; Sustainable development; Decision making
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