The International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA) and the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) will hold a webinar on international research partnerships on 27 October, from 16:00 to 18:00 (IST).
The last few decades have seen a growth in North–South research partnerships, mainly in the context of research programmes funded by Northern governments and global research institutions. The nature of these partnerships varies. There are many occasions of partnerships that have evolved through time and are based on mutual respect, including institutional development and long-term partnerships. However, there are also many occasions where partnerships are introduced because they are compulsory as a condition for funding, or because of instrumental reasons, such as ensuring technical
assistance and cheap data collection.
A commitment drafted by scholars of the World Humanitarian Summit stated: “We commit to localize humanitarian research and education within the regions and communities affected by emergencies by recognizing, establishing, supporting and collaborating with research and educational institutions in crisis- affected areas. Member states should work to remove political, regulatory, and financial barriers that impede research and prevent the development of research institutions in crisis-affected areas.”
Objective
The objective of the webinar is to create a platform for local researchers to share their perspectives of North-South research collaborations and/or their lived experiences in conducting research locally. Issues to be discussed include:
- Terms of collaboration and agenda setting
- Different types of knowledge and methodologies
- Ownership of data
- Access to opportunities for publications
Agenda
16:00 to 16:10 Welcoming Participants and Experts; Sharing Objectives of the Webinar by Mr. Kshitij Gupta, India
16:00 to 16:30 Keynote Address: International Research Partnerships by Dr. Dorothea Hilhorst, The Netherlands
16:30 to 17:30 Panel Discussion: Key Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities Chaired by Maj. Gen. Mr. M.K. Bindal, India
- Bangladesh – Dr. Mahbuba Nasreen;
- India – Prof. D. Parthasarathy;
- Nepal – Dr. Rejina Maskey Byanju;
- Pakistan – Dr. Mariam Chughtai;
- Sri Lanka – Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara
17:30 to 17:50 Question, Answer and Discussions by All
17:50 to 17:55 Conclusion and Way Ahead by Mr. Mihir R. Bhatt, India
17:55 to 18:00 Vote of Thanks by Mr. Mehul Pandya, India
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