Busara operates at the intersection between behavioral science, interdisciplinary research, program implementation, and global development. In this field, #DEI is a hotly-debated topic that is also not easy to implement. Historically, most research on human behavior and decision-making has been conducted in the Global North. Currently, only 1% of first authors from the Global South are published in international psychology journals, leading to a significant data gap and skewed policies that risk reinforcing stereotypes. How can #DEI be realized in such an environment? Scholars suggest that localization is key. At Busara, we believe localization goes beyond publishing more authors from the Global South; it involves disseminating the findings in an inclusive manner. However, power dynamics in knowledge production and sharing, coupled with funding challenges, create a tension between organization building and survival. Our DEI framework helps navigate these challenges through three pillars: 1) Belief: Belief is expressed through our principles which can include aiming to act in the interest of the people in our community, and having a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 2) Practice: Practice is how we make our beliefs come alive. This can be through policies, norms, our research methods, our client approaches. The practices we adopt determine whether we 'walk the talk'. 3) Emotion: DEI is about people - and people are emotional beings. How we feel (positive or negative) about diversity, equity, and inclusion can significantly affect our behaviors and decisions. Learn more from Stanley Ngugi and Mareike Schomerus in this Groundwork: https://lnkd.in/gcYGiuXR
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Nudging – a review
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The Enigma of Reason — Harvard University Press
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