Towards decolonial <scp>IS</scp>: Insights from applying pluriverse and conviviality to analyse a co‐production intervention in Peru
Abstract While there is a growing interest in applying decolonial approaches within the field of information systems (IS), effective avenues for engagement remain largely unexplored. To this end, our paper introduces a framework focused on decolonial IS research informed by the notions of the pluriverse and conviviality. These concepts emphasise a focus on ontological, epistemological and methodological dimensions, with a strong orientation to justice. We illustrate the application of the framework through a re‐analysis of our own research project, the co‐production of the Metropolitan Water Observatory (MWO) in Lima, Peru. Applying the framework to learn new insights about the MWO, this paper contributes to the IS field by providing a framework from which to examine IS interventions from a decolonial perspective. In addition to advancing theoretical understanding, our framework serves as a valuable resource for scholars navigating the complex landscape of decolonial approaches in IS.
Authors
- Andrea Jiménez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2166-8574)
- Fenna Imara Hoefsloot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3373-3580)
- Liliana Miranda Sara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5555-931X)
Institutions
- University College London (GB)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Information Systems Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/isj.12565
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.68
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- Economic and Social Research Council