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The Terminology of Knowledge for Sustainable Development: Information, Knowledge, Collaboration and Communications


Author

Heather Creech

Publication Date

January 1, 2005

Summary

This International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Knowledge Communications Practice Note offers a glossary of terms related to sustainable development communications. The glossary covers: principal distinctions; terminology of knowledge processes; typology of collaborative relationships; and an inventory of communications practices and tools. Examples of this glossary, which is presented in a chart format, include terms such as: Adaptive management; Community of practice; Intellectual capital; K4D: Knowledge for development; Knowledge mobilisation; Appreciative inquiry; and Participatory video, among others.


Publisher

Number of Pages

13

Contact

Heather Creech
Director of Knowledge Communications
International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)

161 Portage Avenue East, 6th Floor

Winnipeg Manitoba
R3B 0Y4
Canada
Tel: 1 204 958 7735
Fax: 1 204 958 7710

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Placed on the Communication Initiative site April 24 2008
Last Updated June 04 2009



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