Knowledge for Development Center: changing the way we do library and knowledge service

8/3/2019 Knowledge for Development Center: changing the way we do library and knowledge service

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CHANGING THE WAY WE DO L IBRARY

AND KNOWLEDGE SERVICE ...

Vincent M. Abrigo * KDC Associate * World Bank Office Manila


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KDCS ARE INFORMATION

CENTERS

Access to development related

publications and researches of the

World Bank, and other established

authors

World Banks Access to Information

and Open Data Initiative

Use of publications and special

equipment for persons with

disabilities

Free copies of select World Bank

publications

Free internet for research


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MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE

LIBRARY...

WB Photo Library


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OTHER DEVELOPMENT

AGENCIES AT THE KDC


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HUBS FOR INFORMED

DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT


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AIM DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LEARNING NETWORK


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WORLD BANK OPEN DATA INITIATIVE

HTTP://DATA.WORLDBANK.ORG
http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/http://data.worldbank.org/


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http://data.worldbank.org


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LESSONS FOR TRANSFORMATION...


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LESSON 1: ITS A

PARTNERSHIP

between the World Bank and leading institutions of learning.

This partnership began in 2002.


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LESSON 2: BE

STRATEGICALLY LOCATED

KDCs are found in key cities of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

KDC: Palawan State University

Luzon: Puerto Princesa,

Palawan Region IV - B

KDC: Silliman UniversityVisayas: Dumaguete,

Negros Oriental

Region VI

KDC: University of San Carlos

Visayas: Cebu City, Cebu Region VII

KDC: Notre Dame University

Mindanao : Cotabato City,

Maguindanao Region XII

KDC: University of Southeastern PhilippinesMindanao: Davao City, Davao del Sur Region XI

KDC: Ateneo de Naga University

Luzon: Naga City, Bicol - Region V

KDC: Central Philippines University

Visayas: Iloilo City, Iloilo

Region VI

KDC: Congressional Planning &

Budget Department, House of

Representatives

Luzon: Quezon City, Metro Manila

National Capital Region

KDC: Asian Institute of

Management

Luzon: Makati City, Metro Manila -


KDC: Saint Paul UniversityLuzon: Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley Region II

KDC: World Bank Office ManilaLuzon: Pasig City, Metro Manila



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LESSON 3: TAP PEOPLE

WHO CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN

We are composed ofuniversity presidents, community

extension officers, public info officers, university librarians, deans

of social sciences and public administration, and KDC staff


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LESSON 4: INVOLVE YOUR

LEADERS

We have leaders involved in visioning and strategic planning
http://go.worldbank.org/OQ1T4U7JW0


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LESSON 5: EVOLVE

From a resource center in 2002 to comply with WBs

public disclosure policy TO hubs for knowledge sharing

and dialogue on development issues


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LESSON 6: CREATE A NICHEWe create a niche or focus based on the partners

programs and the needs of the community

1. AIM: Investment Climate, Inclusive Growth, Procurement, Health

2. Ateneo de Naga: Governance and anticorruption; Health and nutrition,

Livelihood, Disaster management, Teacher training, Environment, Religious

education, Housing

3. Central Philippine Univ: Good governance, Community Health, Environmental

Management, Sustainable Agriculture and Education

4. House of Representatives: Legislation, Policy Formulation

5. Notre Dame Univ: Education, Peace and Development

6. Palawan State Univ: Sustainable Development and Gender

7. Saint Paul Univ: Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, and

Good Governance

8. Silliman Univ: Women, Children, and Environment

9. University of San Carlos: Environment, Governance

10. Univ of Southeastern Philippines, Davao: Economic Growth, Agriculture


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Issue based Forums (e.g. Education in the ARMM)

LESSON 7: BASED ON YOURNICHE, SHARE KNOWLEDGE


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LESSON 8: THE KEY IS TARGETED

INFORMATION SHARING


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LESSON 9: USE THE POWER

OF THE WEB

Each KDC has its own web

page linked to the university

website

We also use the power of

social media to promote our

work.
http://spupkdc.blogspot.com/http://iloilokdc.multiply.com/http://aimkdc.multiply.com/http://www.su.edu.ph/KDC/index.html


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LESSON 10: GO OUT

Proactive outreach through KDC nooks and otheractivities...


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The KDCscreating, sharing, and applying knowledgefor development

www.worldbank.org.ph/kdc


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MARAMING SALAMAT PO...

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