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{"title":"The human factor in knowledge management for development: using theories from social psychology to investigate the predictors of knowledge behaviour in development organisations","authors":"J. Lammers","doi":"10.1080/18716340903201488","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340903201488","url":null,"abstract":"This article consists of an analytical overview of theories from Social Psychology with respect to knowledge behavior in development agencies. This provides a theoretical background for the presentation of the results of a cross-cultural study towards the frequencies and predictors of six types of knowledge behavior. In this research 445 people from 89 nationalities participated. The results of the analysis and the study point towards the same outcomes. Attitude, organizational culture, self-efficacy, controllability and motivation are significant predictors of knowledge behavior. It concludes that leadership and human resource management have significant tasks in addressing and nurturing the human factor in knowledge management strategies and implementation in order for those strategies to succeed.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127330070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The new enlightenment: a potential objective for the KM4Dev community","authors":"Sebastião Ferreira","doi":"10.1080/18716340903201470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340903201470","url":null,"abstract":"The network Knowledge Management for Development, KM4Dev, has been growing around the idea that knowledge can contribute to the development of poor countries and groups in a disadvantaged situation. This idea has a great potential, because knowledge is the meta-resource of all resources. However, the role of knowledge in development refers to a systemic and macro phenomenon that goes beyond the field of management, and cannot be approached only from the micro perspective of management. For bridging the micro and macro perspectives of this problem, two experiences were analysed: The British Enlightenment in the eighteenth century and the current flow of emails in KM4Dev. The first experience was visited as a source of inspiration for applying knowledge in development, and the second was analysed to explore concrete possibilities. It was found that KM4Dev is a highly effective network, answering questions almost at real time. The conclusion is that KM4Dev can lead the creation of a new Enlightenment in the context of the twenty-first century. To reach synergy, the component of knowledge management should include the programmatic challenges that development agencies are facing currently, and the component of knowledge for development should focus on creating the right environment for making local innovation successful. Knowledge is power Francis Bacon","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"84-85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129453792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Believing in the human capacity to respond to HIV and malaria: sharing experiences on a human level for global impact","authors":"Gaston Schmitz, Philip Forth","doi":"10.1080/18716340903201512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340903201512","url":null,"abstract":"We truly felt like global citizens. The International Knowledge Fair, organised by the Constellation for AIDS Competence, took place in February 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand and brought together 76 participants from 13 countries. They shared experiences relating to HIV/AIDS at a human level. No long speeches, no Power Point. The focus was facilitated learning and sharing of experiences. Stories told in Tamil language were translated into English, Thai and Bahasa. The story of a young woman dying at a busy bus stop reached many in one afternoon. And so did other experiences of strong community responses. Language or borders were secondary aspects. The event demonstrates how Knowledge Management together with a specific mindset can connect community responses to HIV. This article shows that for knowledge to flow, people require a facilitative, non-hierarchical environment where they share on an equal basis. It addresses the importance of local ownership of HIV and how it is a prerequisite for effective exchanges between communities. It shows that as outsiders, we must change our mindset from expert to facilitator. Finally, a practical example of the Chiang Mai Knowledge Fair shows how to prepare community members to share their experience and produce valuable new knowledge.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123495829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Swiss roots with multi-cultural and multi-linguistic branches: the challenges of sharing and building on knowledge at Intercooperation","authors":"J. Carter, P. Aubert, A. Nizami, Alain Cuvelier, Julia Randimbisoa, Lorena Mancero","doi":"10.1080/18716340902876025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902876025","url":null,"abstract":"This paper focuses on the experiences of a Swiss international development organisation, Intercooperation, in promoting knowledge management. It notes that participatory learning is strongly embedded in organisational practice, and has led in the past decade (particularly from 2008 onwards) into more pro-active knowledge management (KM). This is examined through the lens of the ‘multiple knowledge variables’ of gender, seniority, specific belief systems, field–head office interactions, working function, language and organisational culture. A variety of impacts of KM are discussed, taking specific examples from Latin America, Madagascar, Pakistan, India and a specific cross-continent knowledge sharing exercise. Lessons learned overall include that IT systems for promoting organisational KM should be kept simple; KM processes are generally highly appreciated by the organisation's immediate clients (donors), and need to be planned systematically; and that KM can clearly work in support of Intercooperation's ultimate clients, the poor and marginalised. The recent development of a KM policy strengthened recognition of existing KM practices in the organisation, but also heightened awareness of the need to increase South–South knowledge sharing and learning.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131322607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revisiting the Eastern Indonesia Knowledge Exchange (BaKTI)","authors":"Petrarca C. Karetji","doi":"10.1080/18716340902876066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902876066","url":null,"abstract":"The Eastern Indonesia Knowledge Exchange (BaKTI) currently functions to encourage discourse and interaction on development in the region through the Eastern Indonesian Forum as a network of reformers, and supporting activities derived from the forum; knowledge exchange for the collection, collation and distribution of development knowledge; collaborate with local governments and communities in a variety of small scale activities initiated by local partners; and provide development project support functions to international partners seeking to develop projects in the region. This case study provides a brief update on BaKTI's current passage and reflections on the process BaKTI has undergone. It examines the conditions underlying the need to develop a regional based support office and related processes of development. Finally, outcomes that can be attributed to BaKTI are described, together with how these contribute to the global development effectiveness agenda.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115266490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Collaborative learning and organisational knowledge management","authors":"I. Kulis, E. le Borgne, Catherine Vaillancourt-Laflamme, S. Cummings","doi":"10.1080/18716340902875845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902875845","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127248857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Head office attitudes towards inter-organisational learning in Irish non-governmental organisations","authors":"C. Forsyth, M. Maclachlan","doi":"10.1080/18716340902875860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902875860","url":null,"abstract":"The Paris Declaration seeks to increase the effectiveness of international aid. Donor-to-donor cooperation is seen as a key element of this. Given that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) often play a mediating role between donors and recipients, the importance of NGOs harmonising their activities has also been realised. While the value of mechanisms to achieve organisational learning within NGOs is becoming increasingly appreciated, the dynamics involved in sharing organisational learning between NGOs, as a means of harmonising their activities, are poorly understood. Given the significant flows of both public and governmental funding through NGOs, it is important to ensure that NGOs are both accountable for it and able to share their learning with others. This study explores the attitudes of senior head office NGO staff in Ireland towards inter-organisational learning between NGOs working on health-related projects in Africa. The strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats associated with sharing organisational learning are explored through key informant interviews with representatives from 10 NGOs. Content analysis of the transcripts identifies a tension between positive and negative feelings about sharing organisational learning. These tensions include a recognition of the possible increased collaborative power and profile to influence government or raise funds, along with concerns over possible loss of identity; an anticipated increased knowledge of the sector, along with concern about the relatively weaker positioning of smaller NGOs; the desire to be open with others involved in similar work, along with the fear of initiatives being stolen and the consequences of disclosing poor outcomes; the value of a more structured way of relating to each other, along with a concern with being over-structured in their relations, or losing influence in collaborative efforts; and the desire to learn from others along with frustration that NGOs existing mechanisms and commitments to achieve organisational learning are insufficient. These tensions, while real, need not necessarily prohibit attempts to promote organisational learning between NGOs and, in so doing, contribute to increasing the effectiveness of international aid. The extension of the present analysis to collaborations facilitated through strategic alliances is recommended.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122013161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The tip of the iceberg: tentative first steps in cross-organisational comparison of knowledge management in development organisations","authors":"E. le Borgne, S. Cummings","doi":"10.1080/18716340902876009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902876009","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigates the variety of knowledge management (KM) and learning policies and strategies that have been developed by various development organisations in the past decade. It draws upon over 30 case studies yet offers but a glimpse of the current reality because organisations are usually not documenting or publicising their learning-focused activities. The paper first sets the scene in terms of knowledge and learning strategies and provides a brief overview of various strategies and models being followed. After an analysis of the drivers of a knowledge strategy, the paper explores which elements are likely to be found within strategic approaches, and then concludes with a cross-case comparison, an outlook on trends, and issues for further research.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124471398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge integration for development: the Hivos approach","authors":"J. Stremmelaar","doi":"10.1080/18716340902876033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902876033","url":null,"abstract":"Knowledge is invaluable as a navigation tool for any journey you or your organisation may want to undertake. In development cooperation, the need for investments in knowledge development has been underestimated for many years. In 2007, Hivos started to develop a knowledge programme on issues imperative to the work of civil society organisations and the development sector at large. The strategy used is knowledge integration. By integrating various forms of (new) knowledge, such as academic knowledge, practitioner knowledge, educational and cultural expressions of knowledge, new insights can be created and strategies formulated that contribute to the development of new policies and practices for the development sector.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130399011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Organisational energy and other meta-learning: case studies of knowledge management implementation in nine Asian countries","authors":"S. D. Talisayon","doi":"10.1080/18716340902875894","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/18716340902875894","url":null,"abstract":"The paper makes two cross-case comparisons: (a) learning and knowledge sharing processes across 22 cases of KM practice, mostly from the corporate and public sectors in 9 Asian countries; and (b) initiation, implementation and initial outcomes of 21 cases of KM in the development sector in the Philippines. The aim is to glean what worked in KM and how it was made to work, so that lessons may be applied to KM in the development sector. Several cross-case observations were made. A salient observation that emerges across all cases is the importance of managing motivational factors for success of the KM initiatives. The paper proposes a new construct, organisational energy, to describe the broad span of motivational and similar factors found to be essential for success of KM in the private, public and development sectors.","PeriodicalId":169185,"journal":{"name":"Knowledge Management for Development Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129675351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}