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Exploring the science of complexity
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 28): Concluding remarks – The challenge of applying complexity science to development and humanitarian work
Many working in the aid world live with complexity daily. There is a real need to start to explicitly recognise…
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Exploring the science of complexity
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 27): Concluding remarks – Our View: Champions, pragmatists or critics?
The complexity concepts may be more useful in addressing questions of ‘how’ international aid work should be undertaken, rather than…
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Exploring the science of complexity
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 25): Conclusions – What is the value of complexity science for those engaged in humanitarian and development work? Specifically, does complexity science tell us anything new?
The concepts of complexity theory provide stepping stones towards a more realistic understanding.
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Exploring the science of complexity
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 22): Conclusions – What do the complexity science concepts offer to those facing international development and humanitarian problems?
Simplifications of complex realities leave aside so many of the important elements of those realities which increasingly beg for attention…