This perspective invites us to rethink how we measure and appreciate the impact of individuals with deep contextual knowledge, fostering a richer dialogue about equity and #power in the #DevelopmentSector. Thoughts on this evolving conversation are welcome!​

Our research had a particular focus on people who are commonly excluded from research - such as those with complex impairments (such as #deafblindness) as well as women. #LNOB #Inclusion

Thanks again for your nice summary! I shared here :) www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/lots...

It was cool to meet you in real life! If you are ever down South, do come see us at IDS - you are always welcome.

The knowledge and skills of each researcher, the enthusiasm of the group, and their sense of solidarity has filled me with hope for the future. It will be exciting to see what comes next! #Arts #Humanities #Skills

From the early days of getting to know each other, to forming a peer support group, culminating with a face-to-face workshop co-hosted by colleagues at #StellenboschUniversity. This has been a real highlight of the last few years for me. #DisabilityInclusion #ResearchSkills

I love Peter's conclusion - he signs off with "The next GDS will be hosted by Qatar in 2028. I wonder who'll be there." Maybe we can revisit this in a few years and get a pulse of how people feel?

I really enjoyed catching up with old friends, meeting people that I had interacted with virtually but never met, and meeting some new people too. The solidarity felt real. However, the concern over issues such as funding, changing legislation and continuing exclusion was palpable from all corners.

For me as an ally to the movement, I felt privileged to be there and to listen rather than talk. Some sessions (e.g. the Youth Leadership side event) gave me a tremendous sense of hope. Others (e.g. the high level opening) felt more about celebrity (Head of State) spotting than anything else.