Mobilizing Knowledge Networks for Development
June 19—20, 2012
The World Bank Group
1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433
From the webpage:
The goal of the workshop is to explore ways to become better providers and connectors of knowledge in a world where the sources of knowledge are increasingly diverse and disbursed. At the World Bank, for example, we are seeking ways to connect with new centers of research, emerging communities of practice, and tap the practical experience of development organizations and the policy makers in rapidly developing economies. Our goal is to find better ways to connect those that have the development knowledge with those that need it, when they need it.
We are also seeking to engage research communities and civil society organizations through an Open Development initiative that makes data and publications freely available. We understand that many other organizations are exploring similar initiatives. The Conference and Knowledge fair will provide an opportunity for knowledge organizations working in development to learn from one another about their knowledge services, practices, and successes and challenges in providing these services.
You can register to attend in person or over the Internet.
As always, networking opportunities are what you make of them. This will be a good opportunity to spread the good news about topic maps.