New tools to analyze participation dynamics in local development projects

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https://doi.org/10.15517/rr.v103i1.50707

Keywords:

Participatory methodologies, Interactive learning, Science and technology policy, Typology of participatory dynamics, Participatory technologies

Abstract

Introduction: Currently, the specialized literature agreed on the need to democratize knowledge in techno-cognitive decision-making. In particular, some participation mechanisms are questionated because are considered mere exercises used to legitimize pre-existing decisions. This accounts for the need to outline new tools to analyze the participatory dynamics in the generation of projects and technologies for local development.

Objective: This paper aims to propose an analytical framework to map participatory dynamics, applied to the analysis of local development projects promoted by research institutions through the design and apply of a specific typology.

Methodology: This qualitative research is based on two case studies, which involved in-depth interviews with relevant actors, documentary analysis and fieldwork in key participatory action research. To carry out the analysis, we use a theoretical-methodological approach based on the sociology of constructivist technology, which proposes to inquire the way in which society and technology are co-constructed.

Results: The analysis of two case studies alowed to identify two different trajectories of social participation. The first case initiate with aa broad participation experience, but derived a form of expert control. The second case began with expert control, but participation broadened and intensified throughout the process.

Conclusions: Finally, the paper propose some reflections on how participatory dynamics work in the promotion of interactive learning processes and capacity building in techno-scientific projects for local development.

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Author Biographies

  • Gabriela Mijal Bortz, Institute for the Study of Science and Technology, National University of Quilmes, CONICET

    Gabriela Bortz is PhD in Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Suma Cum Laude), Master of Science, Technology and Society (Universidad Nacional de Quilmes) and Political Science graduate (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Honour Diploma).

    She is a researcher at the Area of Social Studies of Technology and Innovation of the Institute of Science and Technology Studies, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (IESCT-UNQ). She is currently a CONICET postdoctoral fellow for Strategic Themes. She has also taken postgraduate courses in Argentina and abroad (State University of Campinas and University of Sussex).

    Her research work, developed within the framework of the research program "Technologies for Inclusive and Sustainable Development. Public policies in Science, Technology, Inclusion and Social Development in Latin America ", focuses on the analysis of knowledge production and innovation in biotechnology ("biotechnologies for inclusive and sustainable development"), and public policies on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). She has participated in several research and extension projects funded by national and international institutions.

    She is currently teaches at the Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (postgraduate level) and is professor of the Seminar on Science and Technology Studies at the IES N°2 "Mariano Acosta". She also serves as a lecturer in courses at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry - Universidad Nacional de Rosario (undergraduate and postgraduate levels), Faculty of Social Sciences - Universidad de Buenos Aires and GTec Training Program (postgraduate). She also works as a communication advisor for the Network of Technologies for Argentine Social Inclusion (RedTISA) and content editor of the portal of the Argentine Network of Social Studies of Science and Technology (ESCYT Network).

    Gabriela y also founder and Editor of Eä - Journal of Medical Humanities & Social Studies of Science and Technology (Eä Journal), open access publication focused on social studies and humanities of Health, Science and Technology.

  • Santiago Manuel Garrido, Instituto de Estudios sobre la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, CONICET

    Santiago Manuel Garrido is a PhD in Social Sciences and Humanities (National University of Quilmes), a Specialist and Master in Social Sciences with a mention in Social History, and Professor of History (National University of Luján).

    He is currently an Assistant Researcher at CONICET, a researcher at the Institute of Studies on Science and Technology (IESCT) and a professor at the National University of Quilmes, Social Sciences Department. He is a professor of the Master in Science, Technology and Society, the Diploma in Strategic Design of Technologies for Inclusive Development and the Specialization in Management of the Social and Solidarity Economy of the same University. He also teaches postgraduate courses in the Specialization in Management of Technology and Innovation of the National University of San Martin and the Master of Science, Technology and Innovation of the National University of Río Negro.

    His research work focuses on the field of social studies of technology and innovation. In particular on technologies for inclusive and sustainable development and renewable energies. Currently he directs the research project "Energy, Society and Development in Argentina (1991-2017)" funded by the National University of Quilmes and PICT project 2016-1522: “Renewable Energy Technologies and dynamics of inclusive and sustainable development. A socio-technical analysis of public policies and institutional strategies for the development and implementation of Renewable Energies in Argentina (1991-2016)” with funding from ANPCyT.

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Published

2022-08-18

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Vol. 103 No. 1 (2024): January-June-Open number

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Articles from Research Studies

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New tools to analyze participation dynamics in local development projects. (2022). Reflexiones Journal, 103(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.15517/rr.v103i1.50707