The document discusses organizational learning networks supported by ATOL in various regions. It describes two examples of these networks in Benin, Mali, Angola, and DR Congo where groups of organizations meet periodically to share successes, failures, and input to plan changes. It also discusses three libraries and documentation centers networks created in cities in DR Congo to connect independent information providers through training and monthly meetings.

1. Learning in networks

2. ATOL ? appropriated technology methodological support of organisations North and South no financing ! transversal focal points: gender organisational strengthening KM or LO or OL or ...

3. ATOL ? sectoral focal points: “offering information relevant for development actors” social economy Central and West Africa, focus on DR Congo

4. The South Two examples: organisational learning Benin, Mali, Angola, DR Congo libraries and documentation centres DR Congo

5. Organisational learning groups of organisations no “formal” networks integrate learning into the daily management of the organisation Motivation? motivated organisations concrete questions

6. Organisational learning 2 one leading organisation 1 or 2 meetings a year with ATOL inbetween meetings to exchange and document process planning of necessary changes feedback / input / experiment / successes and failures... ! change (sustainable)‏

7. Libraries and documentation centres 3 networks Kinshasa, Bukavu and Lubumbashi created after an inventory of information providers independent of ATOL no financing training of documentalists

8. Libraries and documentation centres 2 big differences: everything formalized, no activities no formal arrangements, lots of activities monthly meetings organising workshops Google group stimulate exchange > change general information providers > information for development

9. Future organisations feel growing need for relevant information bring together: organisations that need information information providers information for development

10. Challenges long process no sharing culture oral versus written technological obstacles