1. DEFINE A SCOPE AND SET THE GOALS

Remember to establish the scope of the initiative, what you want to achieve with the event, as well as defining the targeted profiles of participants.

 

 

2. ORGANISE A TEAM

It is important that you delegate part of the organisation to a committed group of people. The size of the team will depend on the type and scope of the event. However, it is very important to appoint a team leader that is responsible for the plan and execution phases and also post-event duties. 

 
 

If your country does not have a national platform established, please contact the North-South Center. 

3. CREATE A COMMUNICATION PLAN 

Communication will play an important role in attracting the right participants and partners to the event. Adapt the message to your target audiences and determine which are the right channels to reach them. Make sure to use the Global Education Week communication assets available online.

4. CREATE A MASTER PLAN 

The master plan should include all the aspects of the event including but not limited to: logistics; agenda and content for the event; facilitators/speakers/participants; partnerships; volunteers. The master plan should also include details about tasks, their planned dates and who’s responsible. This will help the organising team and your organisation track the progress and take actions accordingly.

5. ESTABLISH A BUDGET

Your budget should include estimates for all the important items identified in your master plan.

6. TRACK YOUR IMPACT

Make sure you think of a simple evaluation mechanism (i.e. survey), consistent with the goals of the initiative, to measure its success and gain lessons for future initiatives. 

7. CONNECT WITH THE NETWORK

When you are sure you are all set, join the global conversation and let the Global Education Network know about your plans, so that they can appear on the website and be promoted online. To do so:

Check the list of Global Education coordinators and get in touch with your national platform.