Workshops
This page provides information on I-K-Mediary workshops and related conferences from 2007 onwards. You can also find links to the event publications and resources for each event.
2011
Intermediary innovation, evaluation and collaboration
January 2011, Savar, Banagladesh
This report is a summary of the I-K-Mediary Network Workshop, held in Savar, Bangladesh, and jointly hosted by the Development Research Network (D.Net), Bangladesh and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), U.K. The workshop brought together 35 research intermediaries from 21 organisations in 15 countries to share experiences, learn together and discuss future collaboration. This report captures the thinking and learning that emerged on using theory of change and outcome mapping tools in intermediary work; and lessons learned in different aspects of intermediary work including: designing and developing portals, working with the media, capacities and skillsets needed to be an effective intermediary and web 2.0. The workshop also explored ways in which intermediaries can demonstrate their value to stakeholders, and looked at new technical tools and initiatives. Finally the report outlines seven collaborative activities that the network will be working on together.
You can download Intermediary innovation, evalaution and collaboration (PDF) and view the photos from the workshop
This report is a summary of the I-K-Mediary Network Workshop, held in Savar, Bangladesh, and jointly hosted by the Development Research Network (D.Net), Bangladesh and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), U.K. The workshop brought together 35 research intermediaries from 21 organisations in 15 countries to share experiences, learn together and discuss future collaboration. This report captures the thinking and learning that emerged on using theory of change and outcome mapping tools in intermediary work; and lessons learned in different aspects of intermediary work including: designing and developing portals, working with the media, capacities and skillsets needed to be an effective intermediary and web 2.0. The workshop also explored ways in which intermediaries can demonstrate their value to stakeholders, and looked at new technical tools and initiatives. Finally the report outlines seven collaborative activities that the network will be working on together.
You can download Intermediary innovation, evalaution and collaboration (PDF) and view the photos from the workshop
2010
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for intermediaries
March, 2010
In 2010, a virtual workshop was held for members to share and learn from experiences in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). 12 members from six countries explored how the theory of change and outcome mapping tools could be applied to intermediary work, and discussed approaches to monitoring website statistics to assess impact.
You can view the M&E workshop write up, the useful resources list (doc) and powerpoint from the event.
In 2010, a virtual workshop was held for members to share and learn from experiences in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). 12 members from six countries explored how the theory of change and outcome mapping tools could be applied to intermediary work, and discussed approaches to monitoring website statistics to assess impact.
You can view the M&E workshop write up, the useful resources list (doc) and powerpoint from the event.
2009
Intermediary Understanding, Impact & Action
November 2009, Brighton, UK
This event brought together 32 of the new generation of research intermediaries to share experiences, learn together and discuss future collaboration. The workshop report captures the thinking and learning that emerged on intermediary work and its contribution to development; and on how principles and tools in monitoring and evaluation, web 2.0, marketing, capacity development and policy mapping can further intermediary work.
You can download Intermediary understanding, impact and action (PDF).
This event brought together 32 of the new generation of research intermediaries to share experiences, learn together and discuss future collaboration. The workshop report captures the thinking and learning that emerged on intermediary work and its contribution to development; and on how principles and tools in monitoring and evaluation, web 2.0, marketing, capacity development and policy mapping can further intermediary work.
You can download Intermediary understanding, impact and action (PDF).
2008
Producing email newsletters as intermediaries
November 2008/February 2009
In 2008/2009, two I-K-Mediary virtual workshops were held on how to produce email newsletters. The workshop gave members a chance to test their knoweldge on the subject, learn from key tips captured in IDS' guide 'How we produce email newsletters', review existing email newsletters and get advice on technical aspects of producing e-newsletters.
You can view the powerpoint with audio and IDS Knowledge Services how we guide (PDF) with key tips for producing email newsletters.
In 2008/2009, two I-K-Mediary virtual workshops were held on how to produce email newsletters. The workshop gave members a chance to test their knoweldge on the subject, learn from key tips captured in IDS' guide 'How we produce email newsletters', review existing email newsletters and get advice on technical aspects of producing e-newsletters.
You can view the powerpoint with audio and IDS Knowledge Services how we guide (PDF) with key tips for producing email newsletters.
Between Ourselves Workshop
July 2008, Centurion, South Africa
This workshop, organised by the Human Science Research Council and the Institute of Development Studies brought together 30 of the new generation of research intermediaries to share experiences, learn together and reflect on the "Locating the power of in-between" conference which preceded it. While the conference explored the role of information intermediaries in supporting greater use of evidence in policy and practice processes, the workshop enabled those playing this intermediary role to go into more depth into theoretical and practical aspects of their work. The workshop report captures the emerging thinking and ideas for action that emerged including: different roles for intermediaries "just in case and just-in-time"; exploration of policy actors and processes; strategies for exploring the impact of participants’ work; and how to provide the best possible websites for our stakeholders. The report also outlines how participants intend to build on the connections forged during the workshop to create a programme that will support information intermediaries to learn and collaborate together in future.
You can download the Between Ourselves workshop report (PDF).
This workshop, organised by the Human Science Research Council and the Institute of Development Studies brought together 30 of the new generation of research intermediaries to share experiences, learn together and reflect on the "Locating the power of in-between" conference which preceded it. While the conference explored the role of information intermediaries in supporting greater use of evidence in policy and practice processes, the workshop enabled those playing this intermediary role to go into more depth into theoretical and practical aspects of their work. The workshop report captures the emerging thinking and ideas for action that emerged including: different roles for intermediaries "just in case and just-in-time"; exploration of policy actors and processes; strategies for exploring the impact of participants’ work; and how to provide the best possible websites for our stakeholders. The report also outlines how participants intend to build on the connections forged during the workshop to create a programme that will support information intermediaries to learn and collaborate together in future.
You can download the Between Ourselves workshop report (PDF).
Locating the power of in-between conference: How research brokers and intermediaries support evidence-based pro-poor policy and practice
1- 2 July 2008, Centurion, South Africa
This conference, organised by the Human Science Research Council and Institute of Development Studies, aimed to shine a spotlight on the role of research brokers, knowledge and information intermediaries and info-mediaries, and the contribution they can make to supporting and enabling evidence-based pro-poor policy and practice.
Download the report (PDF): http://www.hsrc.ac.za/module-KTree-doc_request-docid-1419.phtml
Visit the conference website: http://powerofinbetween.wordpress.com/
You can also download the background paper (PDF) from the conference which outlines five hypotheses about intermediaries explored at the conference.
2007
Intermediary workshop: summarisers, signposters and synthesisers
May 2007, Brighton, UK
In May 2007, the Institute of Development Studies convened a meeting entitled "Intermediary workshop: summarisers, signposters and synthesisers". It brought together information and knowledge intermediaries working to increase access to research in develoment contexts by providing portals, gateways and reporting services. Participants from 10 countries joined staff from the IDS knowledge services for lively debate and exchange of ideas.
Download Between Ourselves: the new generation of information and knoweldge intermediaries (PDF)
You can also view the session write ups (PDF) from the workshop and videos of a chat show on how to get content for your intermediary services with Ananya Raihan from D.Net, Abdallah K.Hassan from TzOnline and Lynne Sergeant from IIEP, UNESCO.
In May 2007, the Institute of Development Studies convened a meeting entitled "Intermediary workshop: summarisers, signposters and synthesisers". It brought together information and knowledge intermediaries working to increase access to research in develoment contexts by providing portals, gateways and reporting services. Participants from 10 countries joined staff from the IDS knowledge services for lively debate and exchange of ideas.
Download Between Ourselves: the new generation of information and knoweldge intermediaries (PDF)
You can also view the session write ups (PDF) from the workshop and videos of a chat show on how to get content for your intermediary services with Ananya Raihan from D.Net, Abdallah K.Hassan from TzOnline and Lynne Sergeant from IIEP, UNESCO.
