Network Paper 76: Knowledge is Power: Unlocking the Potential of Science and Technology to Enhance Community Resilience Through Knowledge Exchange

Author(s)
Visman, E.
Publication language
English
Pages
32pp
Date published
01 Jan 2014
Publisher
ODI
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Accountability and Participation, Capacity development, Coordination, Development & humanitarian aid, Disaster preparedness, resilience and risk reduction, Contingency Planning, Disaster preparedness, Education, Environment & climate, Innovation, Networks, System-wide performance
Countries
Kenya
Organisations
ODI

This Network Paper seeks to address this challenge by analysing how formal scientific learning can support decision-making processes amongst people at risk and those trying to support them. Drawing on a series of case studies across regions, disciplines and sectors, it identifies generic learning and key characteristics regarding those forms of knowledge exchange which have resulted in tangible benefits for at-risk people.