The 3rd ICRD on Research for Global Transformation is the NCCR North-South's final major event, and, as such, will be a showcase for what the 12-year programme has achieved since its launch in 2001. 

The conference will offer participants an opportunity to discuss their experiences with research partnerships. Its objectives are to: 

• share and discuss most recent insights on development-oriented research conducted in North-South partnerships
• outline an agenda for research partnerships with developing and transition countries in support of more equitable and sustainable global transformation.

John Young, ODI's Director of Impact Assessment, Partnerships and RAPID, will present a key note speech on 'Enabling research in global transformation'.