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Enhancing Knowledge Management in FAO: Bridging Explicit and Tacit Knowledge

This document outlines the frameworks and strategies employed by the FAO to manage knowledge effectively in the information age. It differentiates between explicit knowledge, which is documented and stored, and tacit knowledge, which resides within individuals. With 80% of organizational knowledge being tacit, the FAO emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration among members through Thematic Knowledge Networks. These networks aim to strengthen community ties, facilitate knowledge exchange, and innovate practices, ultimately enhancing global food security and sustainable development.

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Enhancing Knowledge Management in FAO: Bridging Explicit and Tacit Knowledge

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  1. Knowledge Networks in FAO Stephen Rudgard

  2. From Information to Knowledge • Two types of knowledge: • Explicit knowledge is “captured” in documents, databases, web sites • Tacit knowledge is not “captured” and exists in people’s heads and is reflected as insight, judgement, craftsmanship, and creativity. • 80% of an organization’s knowledge is tacit : • effective knowledge management taps into tacit knowledge by supporting communication between people. Two main knowledge management arenas: internal and external

  3. FAO: a knowledge organization in the information age Knowledge sharing: Effective knowledge organizations support free flow and sharing of knowledge and information in all activities. through Knowledge Networksand communities of practice – promote partnership, teamwork, with the free exchange of knowledge andbest practicesbetween the organization and Member States and international agencies.

  4. Thematic Knowledge Networks Purpose/Objectives • Strengthen links within communities of practice • Allow individuals to gather and gain access to information • Facilitate sharing and exchange of knowledge and resources • Organize and create knowledge in flexible ways

  5. Thematic Knowledge Networks Functions • Share • Store / Retrieve • Collaborate / Interact • Decide • Learn • Notify • Support • Monitor

  6. FAO Thematic Knowledge Networks • Definitions • Problem • Purpose • Benefits • Guidelines • Categories • Functions • Resources e.g. TKN Support Group • Corporate Workplan • Tools and methodologies • Pilot network selection • Training • Implementation and analysis • Upscaling

  7. TKN Pilots in FAO • Bio-energy • Avian Influenza • Plant protection • Food security • E-agriculture • Right to Food • Urban forestry • OCD – FAORs Membership from HQ & Decentralized offices

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