DEVents evolved in response to a changing climate and an increased need for exchange in the world of research into international development issues. Three issues struck us as relevant:

1. The increasing demand on the part of research funders to have the research they pay for communicated to those who can use it or are in a position to effect change (practitioners and policy makers essentially).

2. The oft repeated cries of, 'but we’re researchers – we just want to research', or 'we are a small team and don’t have the capacity to communicate'.

3. The Department for International Development stipulating that 30% of the research it funds between 2008 and 2013 must be spent on communication. Smaller research teams, or those that lack in-house expertise, could lose out.

The Team

As a team, we will -

• Listen to your aims for the event
• Discuss your audience and requirements
• Advise a suitable format, potential participants and speakers
• Organise an event that informs and inspires your audience

In fact, think of us as 'The No.1 Ladies Events Coordination Agency (for Development)'.