Share Paper: Use of a Virtual Collaboration System to Support Sharing Effective Practices in Reproductive Health

  1. Chris Davis, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States
  2. Margaret D'Adamo, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States
  3. William Finger, Family Health International/ YouthNet, United States
Wednesday, October 26 11:15-11:35 AM Grand Ballroom D

Abstract: The Implementing Best Practices Initiative developed a collaborative knowledge sharing tool designed to improve utilization of evidence-based materials and effective practices in reproductive health. It allows members to create and manage virtual communities, share and edit documents, brainstorm, and conduct meetings. It was designed and vetted collaboratively and functions through email and the web. Its goal is to promote knowledge sharing and encourage country-to-country information exchange. It facilitates access to publications through a global community and provides virtual workspaces for smaller groups to share ideas, experiences, success stories and lessons learned. In 2005 YouthNet and INFO joined to sponsor an ...