Knowledge Management Strategy for the African Development Bank

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the knowledge management strategy employed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). It begins with an introduction to the AfDB's mission, strategy, and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report then examines existing knowledge management systems (KMS) and the challenges faced by the AfDB in this area. It explores various tools and techniques of KMS, including decision support systems and artificial intelligence tools, as well as the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards for stakeholders. Different approaches to KMS, such as tactic, explicit, and blended knowledge management, are also discussed. The core of the report outlines a comprehensive knowledge management strategy, including processes for periodic review and a knowledge management matrix. Finally, the report details the strategic knowledge pillars, which encompass strengthening knowledge generation, leveraging knowledge through partnerships, enhancing knowledge dissemination and sharing, and enhancing the application of knowledge. The report concludes with a list of relevant references.

Knowledge
management
strategy

Introduction
 African Development Bank (AfDB)
 Mission and strategy
 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Existing Knowledge
Management Systems (KMS)
 Sustainable Development Goals
 Development policies
 Monitoring of different resources using
ICT

Barriers faced by AfDB
 Issues in development
 Challenges faced by the AfDB
 Resources management
 Lack of knowledge management
strategies

Tools and Techniques of KM
 Decision support systems
 Artificial Intelligence tools
 Simulation tools
 Data warehouse
 KM 2.0

Intrinsic and Extrinsic rewards
 Intrinsic rewards and Extrinsic rewards
 Motivation
 Encouragement in stakeholders

Approaches used in KMS
 Tactic Knowledge Management
 Explicit Knowledge Management
 Blended Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management
Strategy
 Process for periodic review
 Knowledge management matrix
 Procedures to maintain continuous
improvement

Explanation of KMS

Strategic Knowledge
Pillars
 Strengthen the generation of knowledge
 Leverage knowledge through
partnerships
 Enhance knowledge dissemination and
sharing
 Enhance the application of knowledge

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