Legitimacy and knowledge production in NGOs

Erla Thrandardottir

Legitimacy and knowledge production in NGOs

Global Development Institute

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Abstract

This chapter explores how Greenpeace strategically uses knowledge production to claim legitimacy. The chapter raises concerns about the link between knowledge production and representation, and how this affects our evaluation of Greenpeace’s legitimacy claims in the context of democracy and its role as a global actor in world politics.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Negotiating Knowledge
Subtitle of host publication	Evidence and experience in development NGOs
Editors	Rachel Hayman, Sophie King, Tiina Kontinen , Lata Narayanaswamy
Publisher	Practical Action Publishing
Chapter	4
Pages	47-58
ISBN (Print)	9781853399251
Publication status	Published - 2016

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https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780449258

1 Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc

BISA/DSA NGO Workshop: Knowledge(s) in Civil Society Organisations in Development
Thrandardottir, E. (Participant)
23 Apr 2014 → 24 Apr 2014
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research

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BISA/DSA NGO Workshop: Knowledge(s) in Civil Society Organisations in Development

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