| | Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE)
Newsletter
15 February 2023 | |
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KFPE annual conference: Decolonizing Research Partnerships
May 5, 13:30 - 17:00, Kornhausforum, BernThe KFPE’s annual conference, held in collaboration with the SUDAC and SOR4D programmes, is a meeting place for researchers and practitioners involved and interested in North-South research partnerships. This year’s conference will focus on decolonizing research collaborations and will showcase different perspectives, ideas, experiences and approaches to tackle this challenge. A detailed programme will be announced via the KFPE website next month. Reminder: Call for workshop proposals is still open To set the scene for the annual conference, an online workshop series on decolonizing research collaborations will be organised before the event. Submit your workshop idea until February 28. | | | |
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SOR4D Programme: 7 projects selected
The Solution-Oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) programme is a joint funding instrument between the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the SNSF. Seven transdisciplinary projects covering a wide range of disciplines from agricultural engineering, applied psychology, environmental sciences, human ecology, public health to social geography have now been selected for funding. Read more
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Leading House Asia: Call for Innovation Partnership Grants and Opportunity Grants The Innovation Partnership Grants support the establishment of cooperations between Switzerland-based researchers with non-academic innovation agents (i.e. start-ups, hospitals) in East and Southeast Asia. The Opportunity Grants support initiatives of Switzerland-based researchers linked to specific events or incidents in East and Southeast Asia. Apply by May 15, 2023.
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Velux Foundation: Call for proposals for ophthalmology research in LMICs The Velux Foundation is calling for institutional research capacity building projects in the field of ophthalmology, potentially combined with interdisciplinary biomedical research projects. Apply by May 7, 2023.
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REPIC project funding Projects in the fields of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency promotion in developing and transition countries can apply for funding by REPIC. Apply by May 3, 2023.
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Movetia Grants - International Programme
The aim of Movetia's International Programme is to support projects that contribute to the development and improvement of the Swiss education system through cooperation between one or more Swiss institutions and one or more European or non-European institutions. Apply by March 31, 2023.
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Further news on funding and scholarships can be found on the KFPE website. | |
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| | Portrait of a research institution
In every KFPE newsletter, we give a research institution from a low- or middle-income country the opportunity to present itself. Please write us to suggest research institutions for presentations. | |
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Mexico: Centre for Multidisciplinary Research on Chiapas and the Southern Border (CIMSUR) The Centre for Multidisciplinary Research on Chiapas and the Southern Border (CIMSUR) is a public research centre belonging to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), based in the city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas. It was founded in 1985 and currently has 21 researchers who carry out social and humanist research on the problems of the Chiapas-Guatemala border. Learn more | |
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XIX Biennial IASC Conference – “The Commons We Want: Between Historical Legacies and Future Collective Actions” June 19-24, Nairobi, Kenya. Contribute to shaping the debate on alternative development pathways that put the commons on center stage. Registration will open on March 1.
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Agroecology: Dreamy buzzword or practical solution for sustainable landscapes and food systems?
June 20, 14:00 - 17:30, Zollikofen. Save the date for the annual event of the HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute for International Cooperation and Development. The programme, keynote speakers and interactive workshops will be announced shortly via the institute’s website and Twitter account.
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The Tuberculosis Pandemic – A Call to Action
Swiss TPH Hybrid Symposium, 21-22 March 2023, 8:30-17:30 CET. Allschwil and virtual. To re-awake public awareness on the TB pandemic, spark the global response and drive policy change, Swiss TPH is organising a symposium dedicated to tuberculosis research. Learn more and register.
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Swiss TPH Open House
June 17, 11:00 - 16:00 Allschwil. Learn more about Swiss TPH’s research activities and global health projects at the Open House event.
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Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern CAS in Nachhaltiger Entwicklung Wer für die Agenda 2030 etwas bewegen will, braucht fundiertes Wissen, Raum für Reflexion und gemeinsame Lösungen in allen drei Dimensionen der Nachhaltigkeit. Dieser CAS vermittelt Ihnen den theoretischen Kern nachhaltiger Entwicklung, zeigt Handlungsfelder und begleitet bei der Umsetzung. Der nächste Studiengang startet im März 2023. Jetzt anmelden.
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Swisspeace
Mediation & Peacemaking 19 – 21 April 2023, Basel Understand the main dimensions of mediation process design and their application in real world cases. Apply by 28 February 2023. Communicating Peace and Conflict 26 - 28 April 2023, Basel Join us to discover trends, challenges, and practices of communicating peacebuilding and related topics. Apply by 28 February 2023.
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KFPE Publication: Research−implementation organisations (ROIs) and their role for sustainable development
This study investigated the added value that higher education institutions engaging in both research and implementation mandates have for advancing sustainable development. The authors analysed strengths and weaknesses African Research and Implementation Organisations.
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CDE Working Paper: Wirkungsmessung Klimagespräche Welche Auswirkungen haben Kleingruppen-Gespräche über das individuelle Klimaverhalten auf den ökologischen Fussabdruck der Teilnehmenden? Der Bericht gibt Auskunft über diese Frage anhand des Beispiels der Klimagespräche, einem Format, bei dem sich die Teilnehmenden über das Thema austauschen.
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MRD Talk #02 | Engaging with Indigenous and local knowledge for the conservation of mountain landscapes Working with Indigenous and local knowledge holders is crucial to conserving mountain landscapes. It provides much-needed systemic approaches, and it is fundamental to creating just conservation initiatives. In this MRD Talk, researchers, Indigenous representatives, practitioners, and the audience discussed promising new practices as well as challenges. A recording of the event and a summary of key insights are now available online.
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Anja Bretzler and Fabian Käser | |
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