Open Development: Networked Innovations in International Development

Open networked models, enabled by digital technology, hold transformative potential for international development by fostering collaboration and information sharing. This volume features expert contributions that examine the application of open development in various contexts, tackling real-world challenges such as biotechnology, education, and access to information. It also discusses the tensions between open models and traditional structures, including issues of privacy and intellectual property. The book emphasizes the need for new theoretical tools to navigate the complexities of local contexts and social dynamics.