Let’s be explicit about the format of our mutual learning or knowledge-sharing process.

• Clearly express whether your solution and/or expertise imply that you or your organization can be hired as a consultant.
• Clearly express the extent to which project development rights will be shared with your potential Global South counterpart.
• Ask your counterpart if they would be interested in a knowledge sharing process in a consultancy format.
• Consider whether you are willing/able to offer a discounted rate for your services and be clear in expressing your position on the subject.

OR: You can co-create a research and development project with a non-proprietary approach.

If you are willing and able to finance it, do so.