[UgaBYTES] Knowledge sharing |putting it in context…

[Grace Mirandilla]

Dear Meddie,

This is a very good metaphor. Knowledge is indeed an important resource that
can be transformed into greater things as it is passed on to others,
depending on how it's used. I say we refill the knowledge pot and also put
in our own bit to further improve its quality and value.

Grace

On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Meddie Mayanja <mmayanja at idrc.ca> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I posted this on my blogs but just in case you prefer to read at
> leisure from your mail box...here you are.
>
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>
> That water is the most precious, rear resource in the hot desert
> threatened Sudan is well documented. Yet, locals find it within
> themselves to share it with any traveller in need by setting up
> road-side watering (drinking) points (called Sabir). Actually, these
> are small pots made out of clay that are stationed on tripod stands –
> usually in a set of three, under thin sheds…checkout the photo.
> Neighbours refill them every morning. You see, clay is porous and
> passes on this great attribute to the pots so can easily keep the
> water as cold as you need it. And if I claimed that "the sabir" make
> the whole community in Sudan more resilient in harshest of
> conditions, you wouldn't argue against that. Or would you?
>
> Well, still talking records. Knowledge is the only precious resource
> that actually multiplies and increases in quality once shared. This
> applies to literally knowledge on anything including how to run a
> telecentre, finding partners, resource mobilisation, creating high
> quality services and content and how to manage telecentre networks,
> to mention but a few.
>
> So, in fact, it is in your best interest and everyone else when you
> share what you know or don't. The telecentre community depends on it
> – read, depends on you and your actions. Do your part today,
> everyday. Refill the knowledge pot for everyone to benefit so it can
> come back to you too.
>
>
> Best, Meddie
>
>
>
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