This report reviews ways to establish and maintain multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary networks whose key commodity is knowledge, but whose objectives might be broader than merely research and development.
| Title | Models of multidisciplinary, multisectoral networks : a collection of case studies to aid the development of a global information network on medicinal plants |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | IDRC -Ottawa, Ont., CA, International Development Research Centre, Conseil Equilibrio Consulting -Wakefield, Que, CA |
| Pagination | 34 p. |
| Date Published | 1999-10-31 |
| Publisher | International Development Research Centre (IDRC) |
| Place Published | New Delhi, India |
| Keywords | case studies, evaluation, information networks, models, sdiinf |
| Abstract | This report reviews ways to establish and maintain multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary networks whose key commodity is knowledge, but whose objectives might be broader than merely research and development. It begins with a working definition or model of a multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary network. This is followed by case studies of four existing networks: the Mountain Forum; the Biodiversity Clearing-house Mechanism (CHM); GARNET; and the International Model Forest Network. Other examples of networks are also provided. The report concludes with lessons learned on: the launch process and maintaining momentum; communication policies and technologies, risks; and sustainability. |
| Notes | 13 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 503 |
