1. PRESENTATION TO IDEA MEMBERS 4 TH NOVEMBER 2013 /audit

2. Working Definition of Development Education For the purposes of the audit, the following ‘working definition’ was adopted: ‘Development education is directly concerned with the educational policies, strategies an processes around issues of human development, human rights and sustainability (and immediately related areas).’

3. Research Methodology Pilot phase carried out A standardised resource template was used Qualitative indicators were collected in a statistical ‘matrix’ Resources were sourced through the website and beyond

4. Limitations Inclusion of resources from Ireland since 2000 What is a DE resource? ‘Rule of thumb…’ Accessibility of resources Question of making value judgements

5. Audit Stats and Findings

6. (…contd)

7. Conclusions Significant increase in resource production in the past 4-5 years and quality in the last 10 years NGOs remain key providers of DE resources, however, increase from educational and community structures and institutions Formal sector is most serviced (Junior cycle) Majority are available online. Demand for hard copy resources continues Weaknesses in resource coverage sectoraly and thematically

8. (…contd) No central reference point for accessing resources Steps can be undertaken to improve resource quality and availability Some provision of resources as Gaeilge

9. Recommendations A central library/resource centre A national database On-going need for resources Research into impact Hard and soft copy resources Educational content Availability, accessibility and promotion Third level resources

10. Consortium Response The Consortium welcomes the resource audit as an important reference point Accessibility and availability are core challenges Need to research more of the impact of DE resources The setting of a standard of what a DE resource is – the challenge of fundraising and promotional material

11. Contact details Contact ciara@developmenteducation.ieciara@developmenteducation.ie Call (01) 2860487 Update to the audit: New resources/missed resources Check database of audited resources Audit team available for follow on queries