Use of virtual platforms for knowledge management and sharing : the experience of Cuso International in Latin America (KEDLAP Project)
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2012
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This paper documents experiences in managing a virtual platform for the KEDLAP (Knowledge for Effective Development Learning and Practice) program in Latin America. It illustrates the importance of embedding the Virtual Platform (VP) objectives, functions and supporting tools within a wider Knowledge Management (KM) strategy, and how successful VPs require extensive technical and content support and facilitation. The system used in KEDLAP integrates a database, a collection of libraries and templates and an administration interface, resulting in what the public sees as the KEDLAP portal, http://kedlap.cebem.org
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DATABASES, ONLINE COMMUNITIES, FORESTRY, SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, MODEL FORESTS, E-LEARNING, FOREST MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMME EVALUATION
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Roberts, K., & Pabón, E. (2012). Use of Virtual Platforms for Knowledge Management and Sharing: the experience of Cuso International in Latin America (KEDLAP Project). A Participant Reflection Paper for the 2012 IDRC Canadian Learning Forum on Virtual Platforms, Knowledge Management and International Development, Winnipeg, CA.