Annual Partner Survey 2011-2012

The 2011-2012 CDKN Partner Survey reveals high satisfaction with the network's information products, particularly its publications and newsletter, with higher approval ratings from partners in the South. While over 83% of respondents found CDKN effective at facilitating knowledge sharing, there were significant criticisms regarding its procurement processes and the administrative burden placed on partners, especially smaller organisations and individual consultants. Partners suggested a greater focus on grassroots support in developing countries and the creation of more practical, field-based partnerships.

• CDKN's information products received high approval ratings, with publications and policy briefs being the most highly rated at 88%, followed by the newsletter at 84% and the website at over 80%.
• Partners based in the South generally rated CDKN's services and products more highly than those in the North, with an 88% approval rating for the website, newsletter, and publications.
• CDKN is perceived as highly effective in knowledge sharing, with over 83% of respondents agreeing, a figure that rises to 91% among those based in the South.
• While 74% of respondents viewed CDKN as effective at facilitating partnerships, there is a sharp divide between Southern respondents (83%) and Northern respondents (56%).
• CDKN's influence is strongest regarding organisations' ideas, visibility, and networks, but it is seen as having relatively less impact on capacity, practices, and policies.
• Individual consultants and members of the Roster of Experts expressed more dissatisfaction than NGOs and research institutes, particularly regarding procurement systems and the perceived bias toward larger organisations.
• Respondents identified a need for CDKN to increase support for grassroots practitioners and organisations in the South, emphasizing the integration of indigenous knowledge and practical field-level application.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2011). Annual Partner Survey 2011-2012. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Annual-Partner-Survey-2012-RESULTS.pdf

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Annual Partner Survey 2011-2012. 2011. https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Annual-Partner-Survey-2012-RESULTS.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2011annual, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Annual Partner Survey 2011-2012}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2011}, month = dec, url = {https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Annual-Partner-Survey-2012-RESULTS.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }