5.2: Knowledge and Networking

Leverage existing knowledge to achieve results

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A farmer who knows current prices in a nearby market can determine the best time to sell his crop. An advocacy organization with access to government budget information can hold a municipal government accountable for local spending. A government official who understands the priorities and programs of another department can take steps to coordinate efforts. With half of the world’s Internet users now in developing countries, and with social networking sites expanding rapidly, the potential to share information and good practices for development, and to cooperate in the pursuit of common goals, is greater than ever before. Development Gateway is helping make this happen. Leveraging advanced data management and collaboration tools, Development Gateway’s information solutions allow practitioners to learn from others’ successes and failures, access the latest research on key development topics, and coordinate new and innovative solutions. By contributing and sharing knowledge and experiences, practitioners can build professional development networks and access work opportunities in their fields of expertise. More importantly, they can avoid reinventing the wheel, and put existing knowledge to work. Development Gateway’s current work in the Knowledge and Networking area includes:

Stakeholder(s):

• Farmers


• Advocacy Organizations


• Municipal Governments


• Government Officials

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