GDNet has long been aware of the barriers that southern researchers experience when trying to inform global debates on development with their knowledge. The Connect South Charter of Commitment is our pledge to addressing these barriers and creating an enabling environment for southern researchers to communicate their work better and more widely. We hope the charter will inspire you to pledge your own commitments through the Connect South LinkedIn Group.
Join us on LinkedIn, make your pledge and engage with other researchers, research organizations and networks who share the same passion. Organizations might promise to:
- create a web link to the GDNet Charter of Commitment
- co-host events and seminars to discuss the issues facing southern researchers
- contribute to blogs and online discussions that focus on research communication and uptake
- feature on the Connect South wall of fame web page
- become a media partner and hosting content on the campaign
Southern researchers might promise to:
- participate in social media and spread the word to their networks
- submit their research to knowledge intermediaries and communication channels
- participate in online and offline events, networks and discussions
- register or update their profiles with GDNet
Sharing knowledge, making a difference and fostering connections between researchers and decision-makers are at the heart of the Connect South campaign. We cannot achieve our ambitions alone so we’re seeking others who think the same way. These collaborations could range from co-hosting policy influence events with think tanks and research networks, to exchanging best practice with other knowledge intermediaries. Contact us to find out how you can become an official campaign partner.
We cannot achieve our ambitions alone and a core element of the campaign is for GDNet to identify others who share our commitment to helping southern research have a greater global impact and explore opportunities to work together and share learning. These collaborations could range from co-hosting policy influence events with think tanks and research networks, to exchanging best practice with other knowledge intermediaries. Please contact us if you are interested in collaborating with GDNet.
