By Andy Stirling Notions of ‘progress’ pervade the modern world. Yet, ‘north’ and ‘south’ alike, policymaking for progress in innovation, sustainability and development tends to be ambiguous. Politicians speak of…
Background paper / Direction, Distribution and Diversity! Pluralising Progress in Innovation, Sustainability and Development
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