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Regional Windows & Thematic Pages
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The main page on any regional window, such as South Asia, is updated on a weekly basis. The documents and researchers listing page, such as Poverty & Inequality, automatically index additions to the Knowledgebase and require no updates. |
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Featured Papers & Date Stamps
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The date stamp reflects when a window was last updated and is changed once a week. The center dissolve on all regional windows is the most expensive landscape, receives the most attention, and is used to feature papers from the Knowledge Base (KB). See the Latin America and Africa windows for good examples. |
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Funding Opportunities (FOs)
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Funding Opportunities are unique to regional windows because they showcase region- and country-specific funding opportunities. Research and scholarship grants are preferred, ones that are brief, to-the-point and concise. See the Africa and Latin America window. |
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News, Jobs, and Events
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News, jobs, and events are also unique to regional windows and typically feature region-specific information. Academic jobs and research positions are highly recommended in addition to seminars and workshops. See the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) window. |
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Languages
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Three of the GDNet regional windows are available in two languages. The Africa window in both English and French; Latin America in English and Spanish; and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in English and Arabic. |
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Networking and Outreach
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Get in touch with featured researchers on both regional and thematic windows, and let them know they have been featured, create ownership and maintain communication with users. After all, we're all about communication! |
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Final Remarks
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- Your window is your home; it is your responsibility to make sure it’s tidy, clean, and balanced
- Thematic windows are where you can shed light on our users’ interesting work
- Clearly identify yourself on the window, include your name and email so users can contact you with comments, questions, or concerns. Be accessible
- Be creative with your selections, but information needs to be recent and relevant at all times
- Keep in mind what you’re trying to communicate to your audience as you make your selections
- Is your window welcoming? Does it make you want to stay there longer? Consider PR and Marketing tactics when doing this
- Be open to feedback and criticism, and welcome new ideas and suggestions from users
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A Few Words from the Team
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These guidelines were prepared by Maya Madkour and Shahira Emara. We welcome all feedback and suggestions for how to make your GDNet experience better. Feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts. Let us know what you think! |
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Here a Few Ways to Contact Us:
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