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HOW IS THE PUBLICATION PRODUCED?

• A quick look at the production of Sharing Innovative Experiences
• From theme selection to final distribution: the basic steps in the production process
• What are the criteria for the selection of the articles?

Production cycle

Each step of the production of Sharing Innovative Experiences enhances and promotes knowledge-sharing among its participants within a timeframe not exceeding six to eight months for each volume.

9 Steps in the production of each volume

Every activity is carried out through close cooperation among the partners, following the methodology for sharing experiences proposed by WIDE, including:

1. preparation of a review paper on the challenges and opportunities for the successful development of the theme in developing countries;
2. invitation for nomination of relevant experiences through WIDE, UNDP, SSC Focal Points in countries, UN agencies and other relevant networks;
3. selection of nominated cases based on peer review;
4. invitation of the selected nominees to produce papers on their experiences;
5. invitation of the selected nominees who submitted the papers to present their experiences at an international workshop;
6. convening of an international workshop to present and share good practices with invited leading scientists and policymakers from the institutions selected as well as internationally renowned experts, creating a dynamic network on the matter discussed;
7. editing and preparation of the papers for publication;
8. publication and distribution;
9. integration of documented experiences into WIDE for wider dissemination within the South via the Internet.

Experiences selected for publication are expected to:

• respond to common challenges facing developing countries;
• address medium or long-term development objectives;
• be based on national policy and strategy for South-South cooperation;
• build on national comparative advantages and collective efforts;
• result in transferred knowledge.

More details on the criteria