In Step 1 you will:

Knowledge exchange initiatives can be used as part of a change process to powerful effect. At its best, knowledge exchange generates relevant knowledge and timely insights for designing, developing, and implementing innovative development initiatives. But for knowledge exchange to work well, it should be anchored in the larger development context and driven by stakeholder priorities.

Before committing to an exchange initiative, work with your clients and project counterparts to

• agree on the development goal that the knowledge exchange will support
• identify the major challenges limiting achievement of this goal
• consider what will change as a result of the knowledge exchange initiative