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Nothing for us, without us. Young professional’s mentorship and support in research for development Joanna Fatch. Background. International Forum for Water and Food Pretoria 2011 Challenge Programme on Water and Food (CPWF) Limpopo Basin Development Challenge (LBDC), Bulawayo 2012.
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Nothing for us, without us Young professional’s mentorship and support in research for development Joanna Fatch
Background • International Forum for Water and Food Pretoria 2011 • Challenge Programme on Water and Food (CPWF) Limpopo Basin Development Challenge (LBDC), Bulawayo 2012
YPs at the FANRPAN Dialogue 2012 • More YPs – beyond CPWF • Similar wants and challenges • Ownership of the programme and process • Bureaucracies and institutional processes
YPs in research for development • Range of research studies • Fearless to exploit unconventional means that make a difference/increased impact • Communication/ our networks • Stakeholders
Beyond words • FANRPAN Dialogues- 2011 & 2012 themes • General rhetoric
How can we ensure sustainability? • Mentorship of school going youth
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