THRUST3: a CGIAR without Boundaries

Technologies alone can neither ensure successful collaboration nor make the CGIAR work more effectively as a system. They are obviously necessary, but not sufficient. The best way to transfer knowledge is still through face-to-face interaction, and the best knowledge repository is a community of practice.

Significant gains are usually brought about as the result of a change in organizational culture and individual behavior. People, and the tacit knowledge they have, are central. By understanding and applying knowledge management (KM) principles, the CGIAR can shift its organizational culture towards one that emphasizes ongoing learning and the collaborative sharing of knowledge. In short, we can create a CGIAR without artificial boundaries. At this stage in the Program, the focus is on Knowledge Management and Sharing (KM/S) given the critical role people and communication play in successful organizations.

Fostering a Learning-Oriented Knowledge Management and Sharing Culture in the CGIAR

This thrust aims to:

• Create and strengthen a knowledge sharing culture through workshops and knowledge fairs.
• Institutionalize KM/S through participatory KM/S strategy development for individual Centers, programs and challenge programs. provide access to KM tools and techniques through training courses, practical guides, and best practices.
• Provide access to KM/S tools and techniques through training courses, practical guides and best practices.
• Support communities of practice by facilitation training and demonstration projects.