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Knowledge mobilisation and the civic academy: the nature of evidence, the roles of narrative and the potential of contribution analysis

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  • Jon Bannister
  • Anthony O'Sullivan

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The purpose of knowledge mobilisation (KM) can be defined as the creation and communication of evidence motivated by a desire to improve the design, delivery and consequent impact of public services. This definition also embraces the notion of the civic academy. In this article, we explore the requirements of effective KM in the light of recent contributions to the theory of knowledge (specifically regarding the nature of evidence) and of the potential roles for narrative. We consider in these contexts whether a number of recent conceptual and methodological developments offer the prospect of progress in the pursuit of effective KM.

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  • Jon Bannister & Anthony O'Sullivan, 2013. "Knowledge mobilisation and the civic academy: the nature of evidence, the roles of narrative and the potential of contribution analysis," Contemporary Social Science, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 8(3), pages 249-262, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rsocxx:v:8:y:2013:i:3:p:249-262
    DOI: 10.1080/21582041.2012.751497
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    1. Harding, Don, 2008. "FoolWatch: A Case study of econometric analysis and evidenced-based-policy making in the Australian Government," MPRA Paper 16041, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Irene Hardill & Sarah Mills, 2013. "Enlivening evidence-based policy through embodiment and emotions," Contemporary Social Science, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 8(3), pages 321-332, November.

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