Surveys to European Networks to be part of the Map of European networks

First of all, we would like to thank you for taking the time to fill in this questionnaire. This survey is a European research effort aiming to map the networks participating in the European Social Forum and other social movements. convergence spaces and understand how these networking processes could be further improved. This project, titled .Useful Guide for Social Transformation in Europe: ESF and Surroundings., has been designed by ESF Process Action Research Network in association with the European Social Forum working group on Memory and Systematization. If you prefer for your answers to this survey to remain confidential, please indicate this in the questionnaire or in your accompanying email. For more information, please contact networks@euromovements.info. Once again, thank you very much for your cooperation.

Part I. Origins of the Network

When and where was the network initially established and by whose initiative?

Why was the network initially established?

Has the network been enlarged over the years?

If your answer is Yes, how has the network been enlarged and which were the reasons for its enlargement? Has this enlargement affected its objectives and methods?


Part II. Methods and Operation

What is the main field of activity of the network?
Global Continental-Regional National Local Other:

What methods and techniques does the network employ in order to achieve its goals?
Campaigns Lobbying Seminars and Meetings Appeals Demonstrations Direct Action Dissemination of Information/Publicity Other:

What kinds of communication technologies is the network using?
Email Email Lists Discussion Groups Web Conferencing Website Telephone Mailings Newsletter Other:

Approximately how many professionals and how many volunteers are working for the network? Could you briefly describe their roles within the network?

Could you briefly describe the internal decision-making and organizing processes of the network?


Which are the strengths and which are the problems of these internal processes?


Part III. Relationship with the ESF and other convergence spaces

Which European Social Forum has the network participated in?
Florence 2002 Paris 2003 London 2004

Which are the main reasons for participating in the European Social Forum?
Attending seminars/plenaries/workshops Having speakers in plenaries Holding seminars/workshops Networking Meeting with other members of the network Enlarging the network/Recruiting new members Promoting/publicizing the work of the network Co-ordinating or co-organizing a campaign or project Developing strategic goals or priorities Coming in contact with new ideas and visions Taking part in demonstrations Doing direct actions Other:

Has the network participated in the organizing process (e.g. working groups, preparatory meetings) of any of the European Social Forums ?
Florence 2002 Paris 2003 London 2004

Has the relationship between the network and the European Social Forum been changed over the years?

Which are the problems of the European Social Forum as a networking process and how can this process be improved?


Does the network have any relationships with other social forum or other social movements convergence spaces? Could you briefly describe these relationships?


Which are the problems of these spaces and how could they be improved to facilitate the networking process?


Part IV. Strengths and Problems of the Network

Which are the main successes of the network and which are the factors that contributed to these successes?


Which are the major difficulties that the network has encountered and why?


What would you suggest in order to counter these difficulties and ensure the successes of the network?


Part V. Respondent Details

Name:
E-mail Address:
Phone number:

Organization/Group (belonging to the network) you are a member or employee of:

Would the network be interested to participate in a further research on the networking processes of the European Social Forum and of other convergence spaces?

If your answer is Yes, could you provide some contact details (name, telephone number, email) of another organization or group which is part of the network?

Do you prefer for your answers to this survey to remain confidential?