Broader coalitions, alliances and partnerships. Participating in international events is always relevant to accessing knowledge and being at the cutting edge of current thinking. However, networks enable the outcomes of participation without the need to be physically there, at least not all the time. As long as one member of the network or secretariat attends, then knowledge is available to be shared with all. This saves time and resources which are then available to support on-the-ground processes, and diminishes carbon emissions by reducing travel.
Hub sites such as www.cap-net.org and www.ais.unwater.org/ais/ stand as en- try points to a number of organizations and databases where documentation can be found. Under the principles of sharing and openness, knowledge becomes socially inclusive and funds are better allocated as there is no replication in build- ing such databases.
Tools for knowledge adaptation and sharing
In order to support delivery of capacity-building, which is appropriate for the re- gion or country, relevant to the target group and of good quality, the knowledge base needs to be adapted.
Form multidisciplinary task forces. These could include a balance between lo- cal, regional and international specialists. Prepare a work plan with them and have a clear vision of the end-result aimed for: the type of knowledge needed to respond to the specific demand (theme, target group, current issues at the local level). Begin by establishing the knowledge base.
Training of trainers. This is an efficient activity for adapting and sharing knowl- edge at the level of the capacity-builders. Specific knowledge (usually training manuals and tools with a global focus) is adapted for its applicability at regional or country levels to be transferred to the various target groups on the ground.
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