The Art of Knowledge Exchange : A Results-Focused Planning Guide for Development Practitioners

Knowledge exchange, or peer-to-peer learning, is a powerful way to share, replicate, and scale up what works in development. Development practitioners want to learn from the practical experience of others who have gone through, or are going through, similar problems. This guide emphasizes empowering...

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Main Authors:	Kumar, Shobha, Leonard, Aaron
Format:	Working Paper
Language:	en_US
Published:	World Bank, Washington, DC 2012
Subjects:	access to knowledge achievement agents agriculture analogy body language Brainstorming business leaders capacity building change agents change process collaboration collective understanding common interest communication skills communication technologies Communities Communities of PrACtiCe Community Of Practice competence competitive bidding consensus building Continuous learning counseling creative processes creative thinking dairy sector decision makers discussion discussion topic discussions documents equipment experiential learning exploration extension extension services group dynamics group level human resources idea ideas Immersion incomes innovation insights instruction Internet access know-how Knowing KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE knowledge sharing leading learning learning needs learning organization marketing media mentoring motivation networks nutrition operational knowledge Participation rates participatory approach playing Practitioners private sector problem solving procedural knowledge social forces social networking sources of knowledge subject matter expert supply chains tacit knowledge text thinking wisdom work environment workplace
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10986/11983

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spelling	okr-10986-119832021-04-23T14:02:59Z The Art of Knowledge Exchange : A Results-Focused Planning Guide for Development Practitioners Kumar, Shobha Leonard, Aaron access to knowledge achievement agents agriculture analogy body language Brainstorming business leaders capacity building change agents change process collaboration collective understanding common interest communication skills communication technologies Communities Communities of PrACtiCe Community Of Practice competence competitive bidding consensus building Continuous learning counseling creative processes creative thinking dairy sector decision makers discussion discussion topic discussions documents equipment experiential learning exploration extension extension services group dynamics group level human resources idea ideas Immersion incomes innovation insights instruction Internet access know-how Knowing KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE knowledge sharing leading learning learning needs learning organization marketing media mentoring motivation networks nutrition operational knowledge Participation rates participatory approach playing Practitioners private sector problem solving procedural knowledge social forces social networking sources of knowledge subject matter expert supply chains tacit knowledge text thinking wisdom work environment workplace Knowledge exchange, or peer-to-peer learning, is a powerful way to share, replicate, and scale up what works in development. Development practitioners want to learn from the practical experience of others who have gone through, or are going through, similar problems. This guide emphasizes empowering local agents through experiential learning with peers from their own and other countries, by following a strategic, results-oriented approach to learning based on the World Bank institute's capacity development and results framework. Knowledge exchange can be used as part of a change process to powerful effect. But like any good capacity building approach, it should be anchored in the broader development context and your clients' needs should drive the agenda. The development goal focuses on the major objective your clients hope to achieve. It derives from a long-term regional, national, or local development strategy. The knowledge exchange initiative should bring your clients closer to realizing this goal, by targeting the institutional constraints preventing its achievement. The development goal therefore guides the design of your knowledge exchange. An effective development goal is locally owned and provides clear economic and social value to targeted beneficiaries. It's important to recognize that a knowledge exchange initiative will not result in the development goal, but should contribute to it. In some instances, knowledge exchange can be used to build group consensus on a development goal itself. 2012-12-18T18:16:15Z 2012-12-18T18:16:15Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/11983 en_US CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/ World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research :: Working Paper Publications & Research
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topic	access to knowledge achievement agents agriculture analogy body language Brainstorming business leaders capacity building change agents change process collaboration collective understanding common interest communication skills communication technologies Communities Communities of PrACtiCe Community Of Practice competence competitive bidding consensus building Continuous learning counseling creative processes creative thinking dairy sector decision makers discussion discussion topic discussions documents equipment experiential learning exploration extension extension services group dynamics group level human resources idea ideas Immersion incomes innovation insights instruction Internet access know-how Knowing KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE knowledge sharing leading learning learning needs learning organization marketing media mentoring motivation networks nutrition operational knowledge Participation rates participatory approach playing Practitioners private sector problem solving procedural knowledge social forces social networking sources of knowledge subject matter expert supply chains tacit knowledge text thinking wisdom work environment workplace
spellingShingle	access to knowledge achievement agents agriculture analogy body language Brainstorming business leaders capacity building change agents change process collaboration collective understanding common interest communication skills communication technologies Communities Communities of PrACtiCe Community Of Practice competence competitive bidding consensus building Continuous learning counseling creative processes creative thinking dairy sector decision makers discussion discussion topic discussions documents equipment experiential learning exploration extension extension services group dynamics group level human resources idea ideas Immersion incomes innovation insights instruction Internet access know-how Knowing KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE knowledge sharing leading learning learning needs learning organization marketing media mentoring motivation networks nutrition operational knowledge Participation rates participatory approach playing Practitioners private sector problem solving procedural knowledge social forces social networking sources of knowledge subject matter expert supply chains tacit knowledge text thinking wisdom work environment workplace Kumar, Shobha Leonard, Aaron The Art of Knowledge Exchange : A Results-Focused Planning Guide for Development Practitioners
description	Knowledge exchange, or peer-to-peer learning, is a powerful way to share, replicate, and scale up what works in development. Development practitioners want to learn from the practical experience of others who have gone through, or are going through, similar problems. This guide emphasizes empowering local agents through experiential learning with peers from their own and other countries, by following a strategic, results-oriented approach to learning based on the World Bank institute's capacity development and results framework. Knowledge exchange can be used as part of a change process to powerful effect. But like any good capacity building approach, it should be anchored in the broader development context and your clients' needs should drive the agenda. The development goal focuses on the major objective your clients hope to achieve. It derives from a long-term regional, national, or local development strategy. The knowledge exchange initiative should bring your clients closer to realizing this goal, by targeting the institutional constraints preventing its achievement. The development goal therefore guides the design of your knowledge exchange. An effective development goal is locally owned and provides clear economic and social value to targeted beneficiaries. It's important to recognize that a knowledge exchange initiative will not result in the development goal, but should contribute to it. In some instances, knowledge exchange can be used to build group consensus on a development goal itself.
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