The GDNet regional windows are a key part of realizing GDN's commitment to decentralization and capacity building in developing countries. The regionalization strategy is driven by the requirements expressed by the GDN-affiliated regional partners and is characterized by a demand-driven, user-led approach.

Existing windows

Implementation of the Regional Windows so far has proceeded in a measured way to ensure success in the pioneering regionalization project. There are at present 8 regional windows in operation:

• The GDNet EA window was launched in May 2008. The window is an online platform contributing to leading social science research in the East Asia region. This window is produced by the Global Development Network (GDN). The regional network partner for this region is the East Asian Development Network (EADN). Visit the East Asia window. More »


• The GDNet LAC window was launched in June 2007. The window is an online platform contributing to leading social science research in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The window is produced by the Latin American Economic Association (LACEA) in partnership with GDNet. Visit the Latin America and Caribbean window. More »


• The GDNet Oceania window was launched in March 2007. The window is an online platform contributing to leading social science research in the Oceania-pacific region. The window is produced by the Oceania Development Network (ODN). Visit the Oceania window. More »


• The GDNet SA window was launched in December 2006. The window provides researchers with access to resources from the South Asian region. The window is produced by the South Asia Network of Economic research Institutes (SANEI) based in Pakistan. Visit the SA window. More »


• The GDNet CIS window was launched in December 2003. Produced by EERC. It draws on the strong communications experience of GDN's network partner EERC's to bring high quality research from the region to a global audience Visit the CIS window. More »


• The GDNet CEE window, since being launched in December 2003, brings together content from across the 15 countries of the CEE region, from the Baltics to the Balkans. It is managed by GDN CEE network partner CERGE-EI. Visit the CEE window. More »


• The GDNet MENA window launched in January 2003, is the first regional window to be run by a team from the region, with the GDNet team acting as facilitators. Rolling out one regional window first has allowed everyone involved to 'learn by doing' and thus build a sound approach, both institutional and technical. It is run by GDN network partner ERF. Visit the MENA window. More »


• The GDNet Africa window, as the pilot window continues to be run by the GDNet team, but 2005 will see the Africa window move to production by a regional team. Visit the Africa window. More  »