Harnessing the power of South-South partnerships to build capacity for the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence

Abstract

Research on primary prevention of violence against women (VAW) and children (VAC) is a rapidly
growing priority. The burgeoning evidence base remains small, and is particularly limited in low
and middle income settings. More research from low and middle income countries on effectiveness
and reliability of prevention efforts and how to sustain them at scale is needed. Limited capacity
in the global South for research on VAW and VAC prevention and intervention development
and opportunities for South-South partnerships and learning is a potential barrier to the further
development of the field. This paper describes a transnational South-South partnership capacity
building project in East Africa for primary prevention research and intervention development.
It provides important insights and lessons learned for others considering undertaking similar
types of projects.