What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities
Abstract Urban transformative capacities can be strengthened through the role of intermediaries, who are individuals or organisations that work between agencies and identify ways to form coalitions and broker knowledge, drive reforms across scales, and address power disparities. There is limited res...
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| description | Abstract Urban transformative capacities can be strengthened through the role of intermediaries, who are individuals or organisations that work between agencies and identify ways to form coalitions and broker knowledge, drive reforms across scales, and address power disparities. There is limited research to date to understand the factors that enable or limit the role of intermediaries in urban sustainability transformations. Through comparing the roles of intermediaries and their evolution in two case studies cities of urban Cambodia – Battambang and Sihanoukville – through the lens of the urban transformative capacities’ framework of Wolfram (Cities 51: 121–130, 2016), we have identified key factors that impact the effectiveness of these intermediaries. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups, we have found that long-term, place-based, and networked engagement, with political trust and support, is important, alongside the need to demonstrate results and build momentum for transformation through pilots and collaboration. Underpinning these factors are the local power dynamics and structural conditions, as well as the capabilities and attributes of the intermediary actors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-693c3e6eb69f465fa65eff8cf7c040612025-01-26T12:36:29ZengBMCUrban Transformations2524-81622025-01-017112410.1186/s42854-024-00070-6What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian citiesFiona Nicole Lord0Jason Prior1Monique Retamal2Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology SydneyInstitute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology SydneyInstitute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology SydneyAbstract Urban transformative capacities can be strengthened through the role of intermediaries, who are individuals or organisations that work between agencies and identify ways to form coalitions and broker knowledge, drive reforms across scales, and address power disparities. There is limited research to date to understand the factors that enable or limit the role of intermediaries in urban sustainability transformations. Through comparing the roles of intermediaries and their evolution in two case studies cities of urban Cambodia – Battambang and Sihanoukville – through the lens of the urban transformative capacities’ framework of Wolfram (Cities 51: 121–130, 2016), we have identified key factors that impact the effectiveness of these intermediaries. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups, we have found that long-term, place-based, and networked engagement, with political trust and support, is important, alongside the need to demonstrate results and build momentum for transformation through pilots and collaboration. Underpinning these factors are the local power dynamics and structural conditions, as well as the capabilities and attributes of the intermediary actors.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42854-024-00070-6Transformative capacitiesIntermediariesSustainability transformationsCambodiaUrban governanceSecondary cities |
| spellingShingle | Fiona Nicole Lord Jason Prior Monique Retamal What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities Urban Transformations Transformative capacities Intermediaries Sustainability transformations Cambodia Urban governance Secondary cities |
| title | What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities |
| title_full | What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities |
| title_fullStr | What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities |
| title_full_unstemmed | What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities |
| title_short | What factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities? Case studies of intermediaries in two Cambodian cities |
| title_sort | what factors enable or limit the role of intermediaries in strengthening transformative capacities case studies of intermediaries in two cambodian cities |
| topic | Transformative capacities Intermediaries Sustainability transformations Cambodia Urban governance Secondary cities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42854-024-00070-6 |
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