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Empowering Young Professionals in Research for Development

Explore the mentorship and support young professionals need in research for development. Learn about their challenges, ownership of programs, and the importance of unconventional approaches for increased impact. Join the dialogue on sustainability and mentorship for school-going youth.

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Empowering Young Professionals in Research for Development

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  1. Nothing for us, without us Young professional’s mentorship and support in research for development Joanna Fatch

  2. Background • International Forum for Water and Food Pretoria 2011 • Challenge Programme on Water and Food (CPWF) Limpopo Basin Development Challenge (LBDC), Bulawayo 2012

  3. YPs at the FANRPAN Dialogue 2012 • More YPs – beyond CPWF • Similar wants and challenges • Ownership of the programme and process • Bureaucracies and institutional processes

  4. YPs in research for development • Range of research studies • Fearless to exploit unconventional means that make a difference/increased impact • Communication/ our networks • Stakeholders

  5. Beyond words • FANRPAN Dialogues- 2011 & 2012 themes • General rhetoric

  6. How can we ensure sustainability? • Mentorship of school going youth

  7. Turning the tables • What kind of support can you offer • What are you prepared to offer • How then will your institutions/ organisations engage YPs to face the challenges

  8. Thank youZikomo

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