Publication

Apr 2008

The paper takes an in-depth look at the methodology that underpins the network functions approach within the humanitarian field. The paper is concerned with six network functions in particular: community building; filtering; amplifying; learning and facilitating; investing and providing; and convening. It argues that efforts must be sustained to promote research and experience with networks in the humanitarian context given the globalized and interconnected nature of the world.

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Author Ben Ramalingam, Enrique Mendizabal, Ed Schenkenberg van Mierop
Series ODI Background Notes
Publisher Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Copyright © 2008 Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
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