IFAD knowledge sharing in Africa

According to Ides de Willebois, IFAD's Director, Eastern and Southern Africa Division: "Knowledge is at the heart of successful development work: where we are learning constantly and systematically by harvesting, analysing, documenting, disseminating and sharing lessons and experience in a dynamic process that leads to better results and impact on rural poverty."

The December 2008 newsletter from the region has a special feature on 'knowledge sharing for better development results' - showcasing several IFAD-supported initiatives to promote strategic and systematic approaches to knowledge management.

Many more IFAD initiatives in this area will be presented at the 'Knowledge Share Fair for Agricultural Development and Food Security' in Rome, 20 – 22 January 2009.