Ocean Outcomes’ Post

The lessons from our systems work have been recorded in a case study, to elevate Global South systems thinking, by reflecting on the tactical and theoretical approaches honed by Ilifa Labantwana. The case study has valuable nuggets of wisdom, lessons learnt and reflections on Ilifa's systems change journey. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCZxqhmh

Mokgophana Ramasobana chairing closing session of South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA conference - with Dr Candice Morkel Andrealisa Belzer, CE Josephine Watera, CE Victor Naidu. Stressing changes of mindsets, we need to be driving the change, what we do as a result of this event in changing our mindset, and the need to take the best of different knowledge systems. Need to reactivate the activist streak - start with where you are and do what you can. Move away from considering people as ‘beneficiaries’ and subjects but as people with agency. We mustn’t keep quiet but make more and more noise, at all levels. But how do we know and understand the systemic issues that we need to address? African Evaluation Association International Evaluation Academy (IEAc) Canadian Evaluation Society - Société canadienne d'évaluation

Sometimes "community-centered" strategies aren't always responsive to evolving community needs. When something works in your community-academic research partnership and you continue with that framework for years without iterating, your so-called "community-centered" strategies may prevent you from conducting authentic research. When you incorporate feedback loops and prioritize reciprocity in the structural development of your community-academic research partnerships, then you can account for those evolving shifts and iterate when needed.

🌍 Reflecting on the powerful closing session of the SAMEA 9th Biennial Conference, chaired by Mokgophana Ramasobana, alongside thought leaders Dr Candice Morkel, Andrealisa Belzer, CE , Josephine Watera, CE, and Victor Naidu. They highlighted a critical message: It’s time for a mindset shift in evaluation. We must lead the change by integrating diverse knowledge systems and reactivating our activist streak. It’s about moving beyond seeing people as mere ‘beneficiaries’—they are individuals with agency, and we must amplify their voices. The question remains: How do we deeply understand and address the systemic issues before us? Let’s make more noise at every level, embracing our roles as change-makers. #SameaConference #EvaluationForChange #MindsetShift Ian Goldman

After the successful first Global Action Meeting it is time to get even more active 🔔 Check the rules and application procedures for the opened second 📢 call for Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) grants and for Dissemination Conference (DC) grants ✍ Be quick to apply by May 15th, 2024 All the important info is here https://lnkd.in/dq-6_sCg #COSTActions #ScienceWithoutBorders

🌐 If you're attending the World Conference on Research Integrity in Athens next week, be sure to join the side event organised by the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)’s Working Group on Ethics and Research Integrity Policy in Responsible Research Assessment for Data and Artificial Intelligence (ERIP). 🌐   The CoARA-ERIP roundtable will explore how ERIP's mission to integrate research ethics and integrity into digital policies, methods, and tools aligns with the overarching goals of the World Congress on Research Integrity 2024.   Register here for the event: https://lnkd.in/gPXbNcDb   More information on the session can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gxSWVvkm   #ResearchIntegrity #SciencePolicy #ResearchEthics #ScienceEthics #ScienceEducation #AI

Today and tomorrow are the last days to send your application for Conference grants - either as Dissemination Grant (for oral presentations) or ITC grant (for applicants from ITC countries to participate in a conference) Check the rules and take action. It’s your chance to take advantage of being part of the LUCES COST Action #COSTActions #ScienceWithoutBorders

Updates from our #OpenInfrastructure program

Last week, on April 23rd, I gave a presentation at the 15th Conference of AETAP (Association of European Threat Assessment Professionals). I was a speaker *screams on the inside* at a Threat Assessment Professionals Conference. It was a wonderful experience, from getting the first "yes" after submitting the abstract, to responding to a few questions sparked by the presentation. As a speaker, on behalf of the SPIRIT EU project, I presented the Enhanced Vulnerability Assessment Methodology (EVAM) developed during the project. The EVAM was developed with the contribution of the SPIRIT Consortium, under the task led by Ianus Consulting. This has been a very gratifying experience, bringing something I had worked so hard on to the eyes of other professionals, who have the experience and expertise to provide input and peer review. The EVAM was very well received, and I honestly hope it can be further developed based on feedback from practitioners, to be widely disseminated and used as a proper result. Enhancing protection for places of worship is a cause I got really passionate about through working on this project. SPIRIT has been an amazing opportunity for me to work on such an important issue, expanding my qualifications and sharing valuable professional exchanges with colleagues whom I highly appreciate and enjoy. SPIRIT EU will continue working on its objectives and the greater aim of safeguarding religious sites and gatherings; there's many more activities and results to share, so stay tuned! #threatassessment #Paris2024 #AETAPConference #placesofworship #SPIRIT #threat #protection #PPP

"In the heart of Bir Gandus commune, the Fifth Regional Forum unfolded on 23 October 2023 drawing together a diverse assembly of over 71 individuals, including decision-makers, representatives from the US-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), and local stakeholders. The theme, "The responsibilities of the local CSOs in promoting sustainable development: challenges and implementing effective solutions," resonated throughout the discussions, addressing economic, social, and cultural issues facing the southern region." @usmepi 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDVmX5sQ