A Model for Effective International Knowledge Exchange

Road transport administrations around the world learn from each other by taking part in various forms of knowledge exchange. A qualitative study using an inductive approach has been conducted to explore the potential for improvements of impact and results of such exchanges based on views and experience of exchange participants. To collect data, individual interviews with exchange participants in one organization have been undertaken. The data have been analyzed using thematic analysis. The interview findings have been consolidated and triangulated by focus groups and discussions with individuals. The investments in knowledge need to be justified in terms of increased capacities and improved performance. The findings indicate that there is a potential for increasing the returns of the knowledge investments by making improvements throughout the entire knowledge exchange process. A model is proposed to make knowledge exchanges more effective. The model emphasizes needs definition at the outset of initiatives and results orientation. Well-defined needs determine the design and implementation of the knowledge exchange process and form the foundation for assessing results. The study is context-bound and small-scale, and the validity and the reliability are therefore restricted. Although the study is undertaken within one organization, the results are likely to have relevance for other organizations that take part in such international cooperation.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Features: Figures; References;
  • Pagination: 13p
  • Monograph Title: TRB 95th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01589888
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: 16-1692
  • Files: PRP, TRIS, TRB, ATRI
  • Created Date: Feb 8 2016 10:32AM