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What is it?

GNDR - Forward Together  is the consultation process being undertaken with all registered full members to gather feedback and ideas that will shape the future direction and organisation of the Global Network. It started with an online discussion open to all members from July 2011 and will be supported by a series of Regional Workshops to be held between January and April 2012.  The aim is to enable members to:

 

1.    Offer their reflections on achievements so far, particularly from a local perspective

2.    Identify possible activities that are missing, or that need to be changed

3.    Participate in the wider thinking about what the network does and how it should be organized

 

By June 2012 our aim is to have established a clear GNDR global strategy for 2012-2015 to help guide future activities and development.

How can I take part?

If you are a registered full member of the network you will receive the discussion emails. If you are not registered you can do so by clicking here.  If you have any problems please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

What has been happening so far?

  • Since July 2011, GNDR members have been offering reflections on achievements so far, identifying improvements and sharing ideas on the future direction and structure of the network.

Read themes emerging from the online discussion here

  • These ideas have helped guide the formulation of a draft global GNDR strategy for 2012-2015 that was shared with members in December for further consideration. 

Read the draft global strategy here

  • On January 20-21, 2012 the GNDR steering group worked in Delhi to develop this strategy and identify the future structure required to enhance our impact. 

Read the Forward Together progress report put together following this Delhi workshop 

 

What’s next?

Online Discussion

Between February and April members are invited to share feedback and ideas on the progress report and on the draft objectives and activity ideas that have emerged from discussions so far:


From February 8: Global discussion on Draft Objective 1:

1. What are the most effective actions for communicating the reality of people most at risk from disaster?

 

From February 13: Regional online discussions on Draft Objective 2:

2. How can the GNDR strengthen the way members work together?


From February 20: Regional online discussions on Draft Objective 3.

3. How can we enhance engagement between civil society and other key DRR stakeholders?

 

Further details on these topics will be emailed to members who have signed up to take part in this online discussion. 

You can take part and have your say by reading the Forward Together emails which you will receive as a registered member and joining in the discussion.

Regional Workshops

 

Regional workshops are being held between February – April 2012 to explore the ideas and themes emerging for the future direction and to identify regional and national levels of activity:

  • West Africa: Benin: 22–23 Feb
  • Latin America/ Caribbean: Quito: 23-24 Feb
  • Asia/ Pacific: Bangkok: 28-29 Feb
  • Southern/ Eastern Africa: Jo’burg: 13-14 Mar or 20-21 Mar
  • Central Asia/ Eastern Europe/ MENA: Istanbul/ Cyprus tbc: Dates to be confirmed

Over 70 members are now signed up for these workshops. Registration for West Africa, Latin America/ Caribbean and Asia/ Pacific has now closed. If you would like to join any of the two others, then please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Please note that only full network members are eligible for participation.


 


 

forward_together_frontpage"Whether it is by email in our online discussion, or in person at one of our regional workshops, I would encourage all members to take your opportunity to share your thoughts, challenges and ideas on our future development through the Forward Together process.


As a network we have achieved a lot in a short space of time.  But there is much more to be done.  Let’s share our ideas and move forward together to increase the impact of the Global Network and enable civil society to connect local to global and speak with a collective voice that drives action to reduce risk and increase resilience."


Marcus Oxley, Director, GNDR