Hi all, I am Nadia Manning-Thomas from the CGIAR ICT-KM program and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). I am based in Ethiopia where I have lived for three years now. I am a Knowledge Sharing in Research specialist. I have over the years been working on a number of knowledge sharing in research projects and initiatives. We are looking at what knowledge sharing approaches, including a wide range of ICTs can be used to make knowledge travel from research projects themselves and by researchers themselves-not just from institutes! One key aspect that comes up alot is how does this have an impact on livelihoods. Does knowledge sharing increase impact of research on rural livelihoods? Also a growing concern is whether knowledge sharing and ICTs have any gender implications and impact. we are looking at ways to monitor and evaluate this and finding more effective ways of involving and empowering women through knowledge sharing and use of ICTs--which is way i am excited to be part of this forum! Cheers, Nadia