Water Wiki
Networks
Structure
Online only|Resource centre
Start & end date
2005
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Key initiatives/output
There are not specific outputs, only newly updated/posted material on the Wiki.
Members can register and then be able to post knowledge.
Network services
Web portal.
Related sector news.
Document downloads.
Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/WaterWiki
Origins and rationale of network
It all started in UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre in 2005. The idea emerged to develop an easy-to-use and interactivesite similar to Wikipedia,to provide a virtual space for UNDP colleagues to not only access to growing knowledge base, but to be able to contribute themselves and directly - on a continuous and real-time basis.
Objectives
Connecting water professionals to knowledge and experience based on work in the context of the UN.
Key partner organizations
United Nations Development Programme.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
World Health Organization.
World Water Assessment Programme.
Food and Agriculture Organization.
UN-Water Country-level Coordination TF.
Membership
Is membership required to participate fully in the network?
Yes
Who is eligible to be a member?
Organizations and Individuals
Are restricted membership options available?
No
Is there a fee /subscription required?
No