Process overview

Besides the fourteen different thematic processes that are facilitated by DPRN in its second phase (2008-2010), the DPRN Task Force has instigated one process itself during this period. This process covers an overarching theme and is oriented around discussing alternatives to the fragmented structure of Dutch international and development cooperation (IC/DC). The idea behind this debate is that IC/DC would be more effective if based on a clear and comprehensive strategy (hence ‘structure follows strategy’).

• The first year focused on raising the sense of urgency with an issue paper (in Dutch) which set out the major themes for the debate.
• The second year was aimed at public consultation through working group discussions and a public meeting.This resulted in a ‘Programme of requirements of the organisation of Dutch IC/DC’ (PROVO) to inform the Dutch development sector about possible strategies and ways of organising the infrastructure deemed necessary for a more effective IC/DC.
• The third year focuses on a debate about the future knowledge agenda and infrastructure for DC/IC through an issue paper and a conference in cooperation with WOTRO Science for Global Development and the MDG-profs platform.

Click here for more information about the activities in the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.