In Spring 2001, the Network will launch a pilot program to support research by young researchers completing their Master's degree. Besides the country-level research supported by the competitive grants program, a regional research project cutting across the Network countries is currently under preparation on a topic jointly identified as high priority for the region. To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and information among members and stakeholders, the Network has established and listserver. A student-research support program will help build capacity among the future generation of policy researchers and analysts. When funding permits, a researcher exchange program will be set up to facilitate interaction among researchers within the region.
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