Researchers Alliance for Development

Membership

Current RAD Membership

RAD currently comprises more than 700 representatives of 450 academic institutions and research centers, as well as research units in non-governmental organizations, bilateral agencies, the private sector and trade unions, from all over the world.

If you wish to contact a RAD member at a particular institution, in a particular country or representing a particular specialization, please send an e-mail to the RAD Secretariat.

Catalog of RAD member Institutions 2008

Prospective Members

Membership is in the RAD open to all university departments, research centers, think tanks and foundations that deal with international development - regardless of academic discipline.

Academic Liaison

Member institutions are encouraged to assign one Academic Liaison Officer to RAD. The Academic Liaison maintains a working relationship with the RAD Secretariat, and serves as a bridge between RAD and his/her institution. Further, the Academic Liaison keeps his/her colleagues informed about relevant information on RAD events and opportunities, research trends, issues and resources, and ensures that researchers' needs and concerns are conveyed to the relevant departments or units within the World Bank - the RAD's principal interlocutor.

The Academic Liaison should be:

A member of an academic/research body
Committed to inclusiveness and have a broad intellectual perspective
In charge of, or highly involved in, organizing events for his or her research unit
Willing to enhance collaboration with the Bank on development research
Able to commit some time and effort required to act as Liaison
Proficient in English

RAD Member

If you wish to participate in the activities of RAD without becoming your institution's official academic laison, you may do so as well, as an individual. Please tick the relevant box in the membership form.

Newsletter subscriber

If you do not wish to become a member, but are willing to receive information from the network, you may sign up for the monthly electronic newsletter by contacting the RAD Secretariat.

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