1. Expectations of the Regional Networks
Sustained Activity (no dormancy)
Meetings every one or two years (18 months) as needed
Host provides venue support
Cost share amongst funding partners – national, regional, international
Network point of contact (elected or volunteered)
Active Web site (can be hosted by GOFC program as needed)
Mission statement – Goals stated
Identify Network members
Showcase their projects
A means for people to join – invitation or open - LCLUC Project regional partners?
Established links to end users – showcasing their programs
Proposals to START for cost share meetings are expected

2. Expectations of the Regional Networks

3. Capacity building approaches and consistency – how can we design to make it effective;
Data initiative approach may not be enough; other approaches need to be explored.
Series of tools development
Online teaching courses; partnerships with Univ’s
Make the materials available online to all (once training is done to training attendees;
All RN’s to be part of Webinars
Train the trainers approach (important to choose to train – so that dissemination is effective after the training; smaller number with more trainers (may not work effectively unless resources are provided to trainers; instead – online training options might be much more beneficial;

4. Training material to update systematically to cope up with latest technologies (online material)
Train the trainers may not work in Africa due to functional/logistic/travel relate issues;
Combination of approaches on Training should be the strategy;
Training based on some activity/focus/theme will help;
Action – Benefits of being a part of GOFC RN template – and vice versa
Each RN can articulate their needs (inputs for space agencies);

5. Start up money needs
GOFC Mailing list
Network expansion and including new members and strategies on sustainability
Bringing new expertise into networks;
Inter-network meetings;
Quarterly TELECONS between networks to share information and funding opportunities
Communication through websites
RN’s should have been given time to discuss among themselves