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Supporting knowledge flows in networks Heather Creech Terri Willard

Supporting knowledge flows in networks Heather Creech Terri Willard. IISD’s work with Networks, Partnerships, Coalitions. Strategic planning, capacity assessment, evaluation IFRTD; APC; IFAD (Fidafrique; ENRAP); CSIN, IISD alumni network PCIA; GVEP; SEED Netcorps; KyotoSmart.

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Supporting knowledge flows in networks Heather Creech Terri Willard

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  1. Supporting knowledge flows in networks Heather Creech Terri Willard

  2. IISD’s work with Networks, Partnerships, Coalitions • Strategic planning, capacity assessment, evaluation • IFRTD; APC; IFAD (Fidafrique; ENRAP); CSIN, IISD alumni network • PCIA; GVEP; SEED • Netcorps; KyotoSmart

  3. Some current issues of interest • Capacities assessment • Sustainability • Financing • Relevance • Policy impacts • How can networks have more influence/impact?

  4. Sharing knowledge within a network • Animation and facilitation • Defining roles and responsibilities with network members • role of young professionals • Regular, planned interaction • Electronic newsletters • Learning events (eg, using Netmeeting) • Building and refreshing social capital • Surveys, polls • Profiles of members • Connecting the personal and the professional • How to assess whether and where knowledge sharing is taking place • What to look for • Social network analysis

  5. Moving knowledge beyond the network • Understanding where the energy lies within a network • Purpose • People • IFRTD Capacity assessment • Where the network wants to be stronger • Influencing / impact strategies

  6. Decisions or changes the network seeks to influence Where? At what level of government or geographic area? Monitoring and assessment Who? Identify and define key relationships How? What? Consultations; training; publishing; media, etc. What do the key actors need to know? What research exists; what new knowledge is needed Key messages When? Timing Issue cycles

  7. Some applications of this approach • EMAN • UNEP IEA: National IEA process groups • National SD Strategies network • Circumpolar Youth

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