Knowledge management is based on the idea that an organisation’s most valuable resource is the knowledge of its people. Therefore, the extent to which an organisation performs well, will depend, among other things, on how effectively its people can create new knowledge, share knowledge around the organisation, and use that... [read more]

Workshop report from the 2008 I-K-Mediary Workshop held at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). It is hoped it will spark debate about the role of information and knowledge intermediaries in development contexts. It is intended for those who have an interest in the role of information and communication –... [read more]

GTZ Bulletin 16, December 2007. Topic in Focus: Knowledge Management

Our take is that you should start with two simple premises:

1) Knowledge is an important resource in achieving organisational (and community) objectives — what you know affects what you do.
2) Getting the most from your knowledge resources requires understanding their characteristics. You need to understand enough about the nature... [read more]