IBP Member Survey

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

IBP has been a long-time champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion through our commitment to promoting local partner organizations multi-language work and engagement at global, regional, and country levels. The context for the current DEI IBP Network survey comes at a time when global institutions are talking about decolonizing, democratizing and accountability in global health. We are in a time where conversations about race, racism, structural inequities in health and systemic oppression have become normalized language in governmental institutions, among activists as well global multilateral organizations like WHO and the United Nations.

As IBP embarks on a new governance structure which was underpinned by the strategy refresh – there has been a concerted effort to understand the diverse needs of the Members and continue the pioneering work of the Network in engaging diverse stakeholders.

How can the Network be more inclusive in its agenda and its approach, what activities should the network take up and which groups or new voices should be engaged in the Network?

As a component of the strategy refresh of 2021-2025 finalized in 2020, the IBP Network committed to the following:

1. Diversify and Expand Network of Members
2. Enhance the enabling environment for diverse stakeholders to engage
3. Provide tools and communications in multiple languages
4. Provide engagement mechanisms in virtual, real-time settings
5. Ongoing outreach to potential new members to expand diversification by geography, organizational size, perspective, and technical expertise

To achieve its objectives and ensure that the IBP Network is inclusive, equitable, strategic, and reflective of its members, IBP made modifications to the governance structure and mechanisms to allow for enhanced outreach and inclusion of new groups under the refreshed 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan.

While you will see many different definitions of the terms related to diversity, equity, inclusion that we will use in this survey – we will refer to the definitions from the OCLC Research Library Partnership. For reference, the OCLC Research Library Partnership is a unique transnational network of research libraries.

DEFINITIONS

“Marginalized groups” refer to any group treated differently because of, for example, their place of origin or residence, ethnicity, race, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

“Diversity” can be defined as the sum of the ways that people are both alike and different. When we recognize, value, and embrace diversity, we are accepting, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of each individual.

"Equity” takes differences into account to ensure a fair process and, ultimately, a fair outcome. Equity recognizes that some groups were (and are) disadvantaged in accessing educational and employment opportunities and are, therefore, underrepresented or marginalized in many organizations and institutions.

Equity, therefore, means increasing diversity by improving conditions of disadvantaged groups.

“Inclusion” means an environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect; they are valued for their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives; they have equal access to resources and opportunities and can contribute fully to the organization’s success.

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* 1. How many employees does your organization have?

1-10

11-30

31-50

51+

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* 2. Where is your organization located?

Africa

Asia

North America

Europe

Latin America/Caribbean

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* 3. How would you best describe your organization’s funding mechanism?

Bilateral organizations (i.e. USAID, UKAID, Others)

Country Government Support

UN Organizations (UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, Others)

Private Foundations (Gates Foundation, Packard, etc...)

Local Foundations

Personal Donations and Fundraising

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How long has your organization been involved with IBP Network?

1-5 years

6-10 years

Over 10 years

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* 5. How does the IBP Network help support your organization’s mission? You may have multiple answers.

Promotes our work on a global scale

Provides support for meetings, webinars How long have you and your organization been involved with IBP?

Connects with other organizations

Provides linkages to WHO, USAID, and other global funders and partners

Other (please give an example)

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* 6. How can IBP improve its activities to ensure more inclusive participation from local organizations?

Provide funding to attend and participate

Create more opportunities in different languages

Host more events on site at local levels

Provide more speaking opportunities for local partners at events

Other (give an example)

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* 7. When engaging with IBP Secretariat and Members – do you/your organization have a sense that your concerns are respected and are heard?
Please provide examples:

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* 8. How can IBP improve its outreach to organizations working in marginalized communities in order to ensure that there are diverse voices and perspectives in the family planning and sexual and reproductive health environment?
Please provide recommendations:

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* 9. How important is language diversity to you/your organization’s participation in IBP activities, convenings and materials?

Not important

Important

Very important

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* 10. What is the main language of communication for you/your organization?

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* 11. What is the virtual/internet access in your home country/organization?

Poor

Fair

Working/sporadic outages

High levels of internet/virtual platform access

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* 12. Understanding current global dialogues on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion – what do those terms mean to you/your organization?

Does not resonate

DEI is very important to me and my organization

Somewhat interesting/want to learn more

Seems to be focused on America and Europe

No connection to my country (please specify country)

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* 13. In the current international development environment – the term “decolonizing development” has been used to describe the prioritization of the needs and viewpoints of black, brown and indigenous people in the development sector. What does this term mean to you?

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* 14. Has this discourse about "decolonizing development" impacted you or your organization’s approach to your work?

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* 15. Given you/your organizations current understanding of DEI - What kinds of DEI activities would you like to engage with IBP?

Consistent Trainings

Education Workshops/Skill Building

Webinars/Speaker Series

Attend DEI Conferences

Any other recommendations/suggestions?

IBP Member Survey

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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* 1. How many employees does your organization have?

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* 2. Where is your organization located?

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* 3. How would you best describe your organization’s funding mechanism?

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* 4. How long has your organization been involved with IBP Network?

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* 5. How does the IBP Network help support your organization’s mission? You may have multiple answers.

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* 6. How can IBP improve its activities to ensure more inclusive participation from local organizations?

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* 7. When engaging with IBP Secretariat and Members – do you/your organization have a sense that your concerns are respected and are heard? Please provide examples:

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* 8. How can IBP improve its outreach to organizations working in marginalized communities in order to ensure that there are diverse voices and perspectives in the family planning and sexual and reproductive health environment?Please provide recommendations:

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* 9. How important is language diversity to you/your organization’s participation in IBP activities, convenings and materials?

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* 10. What is the main language of communication for you/your organization?

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* 11. What is the virtual/internet access in your home country/organization?

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* 12. Understanding current global dialogues on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion – what do those terms mean to you/your organization?

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* 13. In the current international development environment – the term “decolonizing development” has been used to describe the prioritization of the needs and viewpoints of black, brown and indigenous people in the development sector. What does this term mean to you?

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* 14. Has this discourse about "decolonizing development" impacted you or your organization’s approach to your work?

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* 15. Given you/your organizations current understanding of DEI - What kinds of DEI activities would you like to engage with IBP?

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* 16. How can IBP takes the unique needs and challenges of your organization into consideration when developing convenings and activities?

* 7. When engaging with IBP Secretariat and Members – do you/your organization have a sense that your concerns are respected and are heard?
Please provide examples:

* 8. How can IBP improve its outreach to organizations working in marginalized communities in order to ensure that there are diverse voices and perspectives in the family planning and sexual and reproductive health environment?
Please provide recommendations: