Globelics Constitution

The Globelics Constitution expresses the principles, values, and organizational foundations that guide the life of the network. It provides a common framework for how Globelics is governed, how its members participate, and how decisions are made in an open, transparent, and democratic way.

More than a formal document, the Constitution reflects the spirit of Globelics as a global community built on collaboration, trust, diversity, and shared commitment. It recognizes the importance of bringing together scholars, policymakers, students, practitioners, and institutions from different regions of the world to advance knowledge on innovation, learning, competence building, and development.

The Constitution also seeks to protect the inclusive and international character of Globelics. It establishes mechanisms to ensure regional diversity, gender balance, academic integrity, participation of members, and continuity across different leadership periods. In doing so, it helps sustain Globelics as a community that is both globally connected and attentive to the realities of the Global South.

By defining the roles of members, the Scientific Board, the Presidency Team, the Secretariat, and other bodies of the network, the Constitution supports a shared understanding of responsibilities and rights. It enables Globelics to act collectively, organize its activities, strengthen its regional networks, and promote dialogue between research, policy, and practice.

In this sense, the Globelics Constitution is not only a governance instrument. It is a statement of the network’s collective commitment to building an inclusive, democratic, and engaged international community dedicated to understanding how science, technology, innovation, and learning can contribute to more equitable and sustainable development.

Globelics Constitution Committee

Committee Members 2026-2030:

• Marina Szapiro (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
• Michiko IIzuka (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan) 
• Mika Kautonen (University of Tampere, Finland)