ABSTRACT
Creating a legacy after the project ends is a challenge for any research project, but it is one that poses a greater challenge for Global North researchers working in the Global South. On the one hand, many Global South research institutions still appear to lack capacity to self-sufficiently undertake research to translate findings into impact and policy. On the other, there have been far too many research projects that use practices of ‘parachuting’ researchers into Global South countries. These projects perform research work and fly the data out—with the results being learned only on publication. With more design researchers engaging in international project addressing global challenges in the Global South, this becomes a key consideration. This essay explores how, as design researchers operating in the Global South, we ensure embedded legacy and sustainability in our research project.
