Knowledge for Development Global K4Dev Summit October 14 2016

We find ourselves at a momentous crossroads with regard to the future of international development work. In light of the new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), knowledge must be a priority on the global community’s stated development agenda going forward.

The global Knowledge for Development Community is looking to get to the very heart of these questions and to conceive a set of Knowledge Development Goals (KDGs) for the year 2030. Leading figures in the field of development will be invited to share their visions and ambitions to co-create and collectively constitute these Knowledge Development Goals and an Agenda Knowledge for Development. Based on this preliminary, groundbreaking work, a conference in October 2016 will give opportunity to present, reflect, discuss and deepen the draft Knowledge Development Goals and the Agenda Knowledge for Development. Representatives from governments, international organisations, NGOs, multilateral finance institutions, industry and academia will meet to form a living and breathing community of knowledge, following up on and promoting the achievement of the Knowledge Development Goals.

Purpose and Message

The aim of this endeavour is to generate and synthesise the visions for future Knowledge Societies and to sharpen Knowledge Development Goals and a Knowledge Agenda. The diversity of backgrounds amongst the partners shall reflect the heterogeneity of different knowledge identities and cultures.

Contact

Dr. Andreas Brandner, General Manager KMA Knowledge Management Austria,

Gersthofer Straße 162, 1180 Vienna

Phone: +43 1 470 29 09

Email: andreas.brandner@km-a.net

Organization page: http://www.km-a.net/english/k4dev/