Companion Modelling: A Participatory Approach to Support Sustainable Development

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Michel Étienne
Springer Science & Business Media, 16 dec. 2013 - 403 sidor

This book introduces the companion modelling approach by presenting the stance that underpins it, the methods and tools used with stakeholders and the specific role of models during the process. It addresses the means to deal with the different levels of decision-making and to take into account the various power relationships. It proposes a methodology to assess the impact of the approach on the stakeholders involved in the process.

The book includes 27 case studies and 7 teaching tools that describe the successful use of the approach in a variety of settings or teaching contexts. It is intended for researchers working on rural development or renewable resources management, as well as students and teachers.

 

Innehåll

1 Introduction
1
A Method of Adaptive and Participatory Research
13
Interpersonal Skills and Expertise
41
4 Models for Sharing Representations
69
5 Contexts and Dependencies in the ComMod Processes
103
6 Power Asymmetries in Companion Modelling Processes
127
7 Assessment and Monitoring of the Effects of the ComMod Approach
155
8 How do Participants View the Technologies Used in Companion Modelling?
189
Engaged Researchs Contribution to Sustainable Development
211
10 Learning About Interdependencies and Dynamics
233
Dealing with Multiple Scales and Multiple Levels of Organization
263
12 Transferring the ComMod Approach
291
13 Conclusion
311
AppendixDescriptions of 27 Case Studies
320
References
383
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Om författaren (2013)

Michel Étienne, director of research at the Ecodevelopment Unit of INRA at Avignon (France) is a plant ecologist and a modeller. He is one of the leaders of the ComMod group working on companion modelling. He has applied the approach to many sites in France and to several topics related to sustainable development including livestock farming and fire prevention, agricultural development and biodiversity conservation, forest management and landscape dynamics.

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