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Real-time research: decolonising research practices – or just another spectacle of researcher–practitioner collaboration?

Pages 812-826 | Published online: 16 Aug 2010
 

Abstract

This article examines the experiences and outcomes from collaboration between a group of researchers and a Northern NGO to improve recovery work in Sri Lanka after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. A Real-Time Research methodology was established to follow and intervene in the recovery practices as they took place on the ground. What was learned and achieved through this collaboration is assessed, with particular reference to the relationships between various stakeholders in the collaboration.

Recherches en temps réel : décolonisation des pratiques de recherche ou simplement un spectacle de plus de collaboration chercheur-praticien?

Cet article examine les expériences et les résultats d'une collaboration entre un groupe de chercheurs et une ONG de l'hémisphère Nord afin d'améliorer les travaux de relèvement menés au Sri-Lanka après la catastrophe du tsunami survenu dans l'océan Indien en 2004. Une méthodologie de recherches en temps réel a été établie pour suivre et intervenir dans les pratiques de relèvement pendant qu'elles avaient lieu sur le terrain. Ce qui a été appris et réalisé à travers cette collaboration est évalué et tourne tout particulièrement autour des relations entre diverses parties prenantes dans la collaboration.

Pesquisa em tempo real: descolonizando práticas de pesquisa ou apenas um outro espetáculo de colaboração entre pesquisador–praticante?

Este artigo examina as experiências e resultados da colaboração entre um grupo de pesquisadores e uma ONG do hemisfério norte para melhorar o trabalho de recuperação no Sri Lanka após o desastre do tsunami no Oceano Índico em 2004. Uma metodologia de Pesquisa em Tempo Real foi estabelecida para se seguir e intervir nas práticas de recuperação conforme elas ocorrem na base. O que foi aprendido e alcançado através desta colaboração é avaliado e trata particularmente das relações entre os vários agentes envolvidos na colaboração.

Investigación en tiempo real: ¿la descolonización de la investigación o sólo una simulación más de colaboración entre investigador e implementador?

Este ensayo analiza los aprendizajes y resultados del trabajo conjunto entre investigadores y una ONG del Norte para mejorar las labores de reconstrucción tras el tsunami que asoló Sri Lanka en 2004. Se diseñó una metodología de Investigación en Tiempo Real para supervisar y modificar la reconstrucción sobre el terreno. El ensayo también analiza los aprendizajes y avances conseguidos a partir del trabajo conjunto, en especial la relación que se estableció entre los distintos actores.

Notes

The article is based on experiences described only from the point of view of the researchers.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Cathrine Brun

Cathrine Brun is an Associate Professor in Development Geography in the Department of Geography at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. <[email protected]>

Ragnhild Lund

Ragnhild Lund is a Professor in Development Geography in the Department of Geography at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim.

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