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Strengthening humanitarian networks: Applying the network functions approach

This note by Ben Ramalingam (ALNAP), Enrique Mendizabal (ODI) and Ed Schenkenberg van Mierop (ICVA) offers a simple, flexible and powerful methodology — the network functions approach (NFA) — that can be applied to analyse and strengthen humanitarian and development networks. Based on research undertaken at ODI and elsewhere, the NFA suggests there are six overlapping functions that different networks perform in varying combinations. Through reflection on a network’s current activities and how they relate to each of these functions, the NFA helps those facilitating, acting within or supporting networks to work towards an ‘ideal’ functional mix. The aim is for network strategies to be honed, thinking clarified, activities sharpened and ultimately, humanitarian performance improved.

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Networking for learning: The human face of knowledge management?

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Pelican publications are designed to summarise and complement electronically shared materials, and to foster debate on aspects of evidence-based communication and learning. In this publication, we focus on the learning function of networking between different stakeholders. We discuss what we know about what works, what does not work, and what could work when it comes to networking for learning.