Wednesday Sep 08

What do we do?

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Our role is to stimulate and support policy debate in Pacific island countries. 
 
We do that by:

sharing information using innovative, people centered communication strategies

  • audio podcasts
  • community theatre
  • formal and informal discussion networks
  • summary papers
  • policy briefing papers
  • blogs
  • internet and email discussion forums
  • media kits

 

facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience bringing people together at conferences and seminars

  • relevant key note speakers
  • internet and email discussion forums
  • publicising examples of what works and what has not worked worked so well
  • promoting fraternity

 

bridging the gap between academic research and policy practitioners summarising key messages from academic research papers 

  • distributing information in user relevant language and formats
  • linking researchers to the live policy debate
  • undertaking joint research projects with academic institutions

 

providing an inclusive space for debate on pressing development issues debates (and debate training)

  • seminars and conferences
  • formal and informal discussion forums
  • media engagement
  • community enagagement

 

producing evidence-based policy options 

  • undertaking research
  • contributing to debates
  • publishing opinion pieces
  • sharing practical policy ideas.
 
Our research program for 2009 focuses on four major policy themes: trade, infrastructure, gender and governance. At PiPP we strive to ensure that our research projects reflect genuine two-way communication flows between researchers and all stakeholders, and deliver practical policy outcomes.  Research approaches engage with and build on current development theories, and are sensitive to gender and social inclusion issues. 
 
We work with our stakeholders to identify development challenges that would benefit from increased research and policy debate.  Stakeholders include key interlocutors and policy leaders within:
  • government (elected leaders, political advisors, civil servants)
  • development agencies (intergovernmental organisations, multilateral and bilateral aid donors, international NGOs, regional forums and networks)
  • the academic sector (universities, colleges and technical experts)
  • civil society (community based organisations, NGOs, churches, media).
 
We invite experts and academics to join us in producing relevant research joint ventures.
 
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