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| SURF-AS Annual Report 2007 | |
| SURF-AS Annual Report 2007 | |
Review of Communities of Practice in the MENA This study, commissioned by the World Bank Institute, explores the development of regional communities of professional networks in the Arab States region.The study defines the concept of a community of practice and using a survey of over 140 organizations explores the challenges and lessons from the existing communities. |
CoPs Review |
| Communities of Practice for Development in the MENA By Erik Johnson and Ramla Khalidi Development-oriented communities of practice (CoPs) are relatively new to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A number of international agencies have tried to promote the concept of CoPs as a means to enhance the cross-fertilization of experiences, and promote the exchange of development knowledge. However, most of this work has been focused on the internal business of these agencies. This paper explores the lessons from the establishment of three regional CoPs. |
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| The Knowledge Sharing Approach of UNDP By Kim Henderson This paper shares practical experience gained in establishing and implementing communities of practice (CoPs) – referred to as ‘knowledge networks’ within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – as entry points for our knowledge management initiatives. The paper outlines the history and evolution of CoPs in UNDP, placing them in the broader framework of knowledge management and practice architecture. The paper also describes how CoPs have generated cultural change within UNDP |
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