DSA study group

New research project: Cracking Collaboration – A new look at partnerships in international development research 

INTRAC, World Vision and the University of Bradford have been awarded a small grant from the Development Studies Association under the New Ideas Initiative. The project is exploring research collaboration between academics and NGOs, looking at case studies of current and recent partnerships.It is examining:

  • how partnerships are negotiated and navigated
  • the impetus behind partnerships
  • how collaboration affects research results
  • the highs and lows of collaboration

The project runs from March to June 2012. A Facebook discussion group has been set up to exchange ideas. This is a closed group and you will need to ask to join.

A two-day workshop will be held in London on 3-4 May 2012. You can now find out more details, and register online.

We are looking for examples of recent collaboration for case studies, e.g.:

  • Research funded through research grants, led by academic bodies with NGO partners
  • Research funded by donor agencies, with academics and NGOs working in partnership
  • Research commissioned by NGOs but conducted jointly.

For more information or to share examples, contact Rachel Hayman.

About the DSA study group

The Development Studies Association (DSA) works to connect and promote the development research community in UK and Ireland. It has several study groups which bring together researchers from academic and non-academic institutions. 

The NGO Study Group provides a forum for academics and researchers working on issues around civil society and development. The NGO Study Group has previously debated themes such as: NGOs and migration, local organisations and emergency relief, the ethnography of NGOs, and civil society and counter-terrorism. 

Login to the DSA study group discussion forum

Study group membership is only open to members of the Development Studies Association. However, information about the activities of the group and opportunities to participate in events will be posted here. Alternatively, please contact Rachel Hayman at INTRAC (rhayman@intrac.org) or Susannah Pickering-Saqqa at the University of East London (S.Pickering-Saqqa@uel.ac.uk).