Knowledge Management
In the development sector Knowledge Management (KM) is seen as promising and a way forward. In this section you will find resources on KM and results from practical application of KM.
KM and learning in the public sector
The UN Public Administration Programme just released its latest World Public Sector Report which includes a chapter on Organizational Learning. Given the focus of this year's report on human resources, I guess it seemed appropriate to look at ways of unlocking the potential of civil servants. KM can certainly help with that.
Integrating KM into water and sanitation programmes in Kenya
Spin off from WIS6 and Learn@WELL work. Introducing knowledge management into an organization is best done one department at a time. This article describes how AMREF was helped to introduce knowledge management into its water and sanitation programme.
IWSD to implement Knowledge Management plan
Knowledge Management (KM) can be properly managed and monitored within an integrated organisation such as Institute for Water and Sanitation Development (IWSD) in Zimbabwe. This is one of the findings that emerged during the KM workshop held from 28 June to 02 July 2004 at IWSD
The KM model by M. Weggeman
One of the main models used by IRC was constructed by prof.dr.ir. M.C.D.P. Weggeman. The downloadable document contains an explanation of the model.
Read more or download 20040101-The-KM-model.pdf (267 kB)
Background information to the KM model by M. Weggeman
Background information on ‘Knowledge Management versus Information Management’, the primary process within organizations and instruments in relation to the KM model by M. Weggeman.
Read more or download 20040101-KM-Backgrounds.pdf (106 kB)
Definitions to the KM model by M. Weggeman
Discussions on KM can be confusing because of the numerous definitions used. This document lists the definitions used to the KM model by M. Weggeman.
Read more or download 20040101-KM-Definitions.pdf (84 kB)
KM plans based on the KM model by M. Weggeman
Having a model is nice. There is nothing as practical as a good theory. This document goes through the action needed to draw up a KM plan.
Read more or download 20040101-Towards-a-KM-Plan.pdf (130 kB)
Source newsletter on knowledge management scores high on KM4Dev.org site
Our Source Special Features Edition of November 2004 on Knowledge Management scores 4650 reads on the KM4 Dev.org site.
Literature & Documents
Literature on Knowledge Management that can be found on Internet. Over time:
- Documents on Knowledge Management in IRC-DOC
- Publications on Knowledge Management by IRC and partners
- Case studies on Knowledge Management
