Training on Knowledge Management in Global Health & Development
Strengthen global health and development programs through effective knowledge management, learning systems, and evidence-based decision-making.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips professionals working in global health, development, and humanitarian sectors with structured knowledge management (KM) strategies to improve program effectiveness, evidence-based decision-making, and institutional learning. Participants will learn how to capture field knowledge, manage research outputs, strengthen collaboration across stakeholders, and leverage digital platforms to enhance impact and accountability.
The course focuses on transforming data, lessons learned, and best practices into actionable knowledge that strengthens policy development, donor reporting, and sustainable development outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Global Health Program Managers
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officers
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Research and Policy Analysts
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NGO and Development Practitioners
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Donor-Funded Project Teams
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Public Health Administrators
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Knowledge and Learning Officers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand KM frameworks in global health and development
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Capture and document tacit and explicit knowledge
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Strengthen learning systems within programs and projects
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Improve donor reporting through structured knowledge systems
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Use digital tools to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing
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Develop KM strategies aligned with health and development goals
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Knowledge Management in Global Health
- KM concepts and global health ecosystems
- Role of knowledge in development effectiveness
- Stakeholder engagement and partnerships
- Case Study: Lessons learned from a public health intervention
- Practical: Mapping knowledge flows within a development project
Module 2: Capturing Field Knowledge & Best Practices
- After-action reviews and learning documentation
- Communities of practice
- Managing research outputs and evidence
- Case Study: Knowledge loss after project staff transition
- Practical: Designing a knowledge capture template
Module 3: Knowledge Sharing & Digital Platforms
- Knowledge repositories and collaboration tools
- Open data and global information systems
- Strengthening cross-country collaboration
- Case Study: Improving regional coordination through shared platforms
- Practical: Developing a digital knowledge-sharing plan
Module 4: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Integration
- Linking KM to MEL frameworks
- Data-to-knowledge transformation
- Donor reporting and accountability
- Case Study: Using evaluation findings to influence policy
- Practical: Integrating KM into an M&E framework
Module 5: Governance, Sustainability & Impact
- KM policy development
- Institutional learning culture
- Sustainability planning
- Case Study: Building long-term knowledge systems in health programs
- Practical: Developing a KM strategy for a health initiative
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Improved ability to manage and share development knowledge
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Enhanced reporting and documentation skills
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Stronger collaboration and stakeholder engagement capacity
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Better integration of learning into program design
Organizational Impact
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Improved program effectiveness and evidence-based decisions
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Stronger donor reporting and accountability
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Reduced duplication of efforts across projects
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Enhanced institutional memory and sustainability
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Greater cross-partner collaboration and innovation
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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