Engaging with Policy in the Global South

An Institute for Policy and Engagement conference

Influencing policy anywhere is a challenge but doing so in the Global South adds a layer of complexity, as it means navigating complicated histories, power imbalances and preconceptions. An understanding of the context and the perspective of global policy makers is essential, so how can academics build this into their policy impact plans?

If you’re an academic hoping to influence policy decisions in the Global South, the University of Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement invites you to attend our one-day conference, Engaging with Policy in the Global South, on Tuesday 26 April 2022. You will hear directly from policy makers and practitioners from around the globe, as well as from leading policy-engaged Nottingham academics, on how to approach policy impact work that takes account of historical and local context and develops positive, equitable relationships with policy actors in the Global South. Learning from experiences from both academics and policy professionals, find out what works in terms of successful impact – and what doesn’t. Through interactive discussions and workshops, you’ll also be able to critically reflect on your own practice and start developing the tools to apply this expertise to your own work.

We hope you will join us for a stimulating, challenging and valuable day.

For inquiries or further information, please contact amanda.chukwudozie@nottingham.ac.uk.

See event agenda and speakers below:

0915 Registration & Coffee

1000 Plenary: Keynote

Welcome by Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, OBE, Chancellor, University of Nottingham

Keynote by Hon. David Sengeh, Minister for Education

Response by Prof. Nicola Pitchford, University of Nottingham

1110 Coffee break

1130

Breakout Session: Working in Post-Colonial Contexts

Roshni Mooneeram, Senior Consultant in Learning and Development & EDI Policy

Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, Research Manager, Commonwealth Secretariat

Laura Martin, University of Nottingham

Breakout Session: Engaging Multilateral Institutions

Edward Addai, UNICEF representative to the African Union and ECA

Prudence Ngwenya, Ag. Director of Women, Gender and Youth, African Union

Nicola Pitchford, University of Nottingham

Breakout Session: Cultivating Positive Third-Sector Relationships

Udan Fernando, Head - Colombo Charter, Asian Civil Society Research Network

Sylvester Adesina, Advisor, GIZ

Maeve Fitzpatrick, University of Nottingham

1300 Lunch

1400 Plenary: Pecha Kucha experience sharing

Juliet Thondhlana

Zinnia Gonzalez-Carranza

Judy Muthuri

Sabina Lawreniuk

1500 Coffee break

1515 Plenary: Action Planning

Stephen Meek, Director, Institute for Policy and Engagement, University of Nottingham

16:15 End of public event