Knowledge network
Definition
Knowledge network is A collection of individuals and teams who come together across organizational, spatial and disciplinary boundaries to invent and share a body of knowledge ( http://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/designing-effective-knowledge-networks) MITSloan Management Review)
Summary
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Description
Knowledge networks are established to promote the pooling, analysis and sharing of nuclear technical, safety and security knowledge and experiences at the national, regional and international levels [1].
Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network is an example of an IAEA based knowledge network. The purpose of this network is to ensure that critical knowledge, experience, and lessons learned about nuclear safety and security are exchanged as broadly as they need to be. [2]
References
[1] Building in Member States with Nuclear Power Programmes and Those Planning to Embark on Such a Programme http://www-ns.iaea.org/downloads/coordination/methodology-for-self-assessment-of-capacity-building-24-july-2012.pdf
[2] Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network, IAEA, http://gnssn.iaea.org/Pages/More.aspx
