Budget Equity Toolkit

Research collaborations between institutions and researchers in the Global South and North are crucial for addressing both global and local challenges. These partnerships thrive on a foundation of openness and an equitable research culture. However, inequitable budget allocations for research undertaken in the Global South, such as disproportionate spending in the Global North compared to the South, hinder these aspirations.

This Toolkit aims to foster an open and fair research culture in Global South-North collaborations by encouraging equitable budget planning, allocation, and spending. It is intended for all researchers in the Global North, particularly the UK, who collaborate with Global South partners.

The following resources referred to in the toolkit can be downloaded using the 'order now' button.

•Pillars of equitable budget allocations (this toolkit focuses on the third pillar on principles and values)

•Principles and values of equitable budget allocations – which include explainers and questions to prompt reflection and discussion.

The Toolkit is available for instant download below without a log in. However, if you are comfortable leaving your details, checking out in the righthand windowpane by clicking the 'order now' button, will help us to identify the Toolkit's reach. The Toolkit is a ‘living document' that we will seek to continuously improve. It is also an open resource - if there is anything that you’d like to see added to it, or if you have any other ideas and suggestions or if you have found it useful (‘praise’), please do get in touch via Anthony.manyara@bristol.ac.uk.