20 November, 2024
Equitable partnerships
UKCDR is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at improving the landscape of equitable partnerships in the research for development sector. Participants will take place in a workshop designed to create an actionable roadmap for UK funders to engage in equitable partnerships in development research.
Workshop objectives
This workshop, facilitated by a distinguished expert from an LMIC-based research institution, will focus on harnessing diverse perspectives from LMIC-based partners and UK-based funders to generate concrete actionable outputs. UKCDR aims to foster a safe space for reflection, learning, and the exchange of impactful experiences.
Why participate?
Participants’ insights and experiences will be crucial to understanding the current landscape and envisioning the pathway to equity. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dialogue that seeks to overcome barriers and build robust, fair partnerships and will directly input into a roadmap for funders of development research.
How to get involved
If you or your colleagues are interested in participating, kindly register your interest by completing the form: https://forms.office.com/e/7DATp5Fngr
Spaces are limited. UKCDR will select participants based on their experience in partnering with UK funding institutions. Invitations will be extended to selected participants.
Virtual workshop details
- Date: 6 December 2024
- Duration: 13:00 to 15:00 GMT
- Facilitated by an expert from an LMIC-based research institution.
- Designed to establish an open dialogue between LMIC-based researchers with UK-based funding institutions.
Important Note: The information you provide will solely be used for the purpose of registration and selection. UKCDR assures applicants that their details will not be shared with third parties.
UKCDR kindly requests your response by 29 November to aid in the selection process.
Participation is key in crafting a future where equitable partnerships are the norm, not the exception. UKCDR invites prospective applicants to join in this initiative to help create lasting change in the research for development landscape.
Agenda
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Introductory remarks Terms of engagement Participants to introduce themselves through chat | Dr Maggy Heintz Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu |
| 13:06 – 13:16 | Presentation | TBC |
| 13:17 – 14:15 | Breakout Groups Identifying challenges Sharing experiences | Facilitator and UKCDR staff |
| 14:16 – 14:26 | Break | |
| 14:27 – 14:26 | Stocktaking Most common challenges from each section | Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu |
| 14:26 – 14:50 | Breakout groups Actions to address challenges at each research stage | Facilitator and UKCDR staff |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | Concluding remarks Debrief and next steps | Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu Dr Alice Chadwick El-Ali |