KnowledgeCommons

To support various expressions of DevelopmentalCommons, create a universally-accessible repository of domain-specific information and knowledge that supports self-directed collaboration among all affected parties on all levels within that community.

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Possible Aliases:

• KnowledgeBase^?

Context

Any self-selected group, community, alliance, guild, association or similar networked entities which share qualities of a DevelopmentalCommons.

Challenge (or Problem)

Examples

Forces

• Force

Design Solution

Create a universally-accessible repository of domain-specific knowledge that supports self-directed collaboration among all affected parties on all levels within that domain or community. Address the full array of questions (including who, what, when, where, and why) any stakeholder within that community would need to fulfill their individual and collective needs and aspirations.

Resulting Context

Include:

• StakeholderDirectory
• CommunityCalendar
• VisioningForum
• PatternLanguage

Rational

Possible components of KnowledgeCommons:

• Master repository for research and planning documents.
• Identifies gaps, limitations & opportunities within domain.
• Dynamic directory of enterprises and other stakeholders in the sector.
• CommunityCalendar of events relevant to the specific community.
• Resources and tools that support on-going strategic planning on all levels.
• Information "backbone" for the DevelopmentalCommons.

Examples

References & See Also

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