South North Network , SN2: training, research and policy network on Trade and Development

	The South-North Network: SN² Criteria
SN²NEWS TRAINING MATERIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS & NEWS ABOUT SN² MEMBERS' SPACE	Criteria The South North Network (SN²) is an open network, but certain criteria need to be fulfilled to become a member. The organisation/university/institute interested in joining has to: 1. participate actively in the network, by contributing ideas, research, joint activities, exchange information; 2. have a track record of serious work on trade and development; 3. provide, foster, be involved in policy relevant work; 4. have English as a working language (given budget limitation - although the network hopes to include Francophone and lusophone institutions soon); 5. be based in, or work on, Africa. Joint research Joint research that will appear under the SN² label will have to go through a flexible peer review mechansim to ensure high quality standards. *Other types of membership* The SN² favours institutional membership, but will accept affiliates, who will be associated to the network because of their personal contribution, expertise and commitment. In addition there are the 'friends of SN²'', such as the World Bank Institute, which cannot become member for institutional reasons, but will be closely associated, support and participate actively in the network.

The South-North Network: SN²
Criteria

Criteria
The South North Network (SN²) is an open network, but certain criteria need to be fulfilled to become a member. The organisation/university/institute interested in joining has to:

1. participate actively in the network, by contributing ideas, research, joint activities, exchange information;
2. have a track record of serious work on trade and development;
3. provide, foster, be involved in policy relevant work;
4. have English as a working language (given budget limitation - although the network hopes to include Francophone and lusophone institutions soon);
5. be based in, or work on, Africa.

Joint research
Joint research that will appear under the SN² label will have to go through a flexible peer review mechansim to ensure high quality standards.

Other types of membership
The SN² favours institutional membership, but will accept affiliates, who will be associated to the network because of their personal contribution, expertise and commitment. In addition there are the 'friends of SN²'', such as the World Bank Institute, which cannot become member for institutional reasons, but will be closely associated, support and participate actively in the network.