| Changes seem to be taking place in the field of science, technology and policy: non-academic, societal actors are engaging themselves with research and technological development. This phenomenon is not only likely to impact on the very fabric of knowledge production, but will also have implications for the governance of science and technology. My research investigates forms, modalities and consequences of the engagement of civil society organisations with science, technology and policy in the field of water management in India. In doing so, both fabric and governance of Indian water management will constitute the empirical focal points of this project. Based on this the research aims to develop recommendations and approaches for policy-making which contribute to the democratization and sustainable development of science and technology. |
