How topic modeling helped us restructure the blog Abierto al Público and increase our search visibility When it comes to knowledge management, and in the case of open knowledge in particular, the main challenge is arguably no longer about a lack of information. For those with access to it, the Internet has the potential to connect us … [Read more...] about Applying topic modeling to knowledge management online
Michelle Marshall
Michelle Marshall was the editor of Abierto al Público from 2018 to 2020. She has worked as a knowledge management consultant at the IDB since 2016 facilitating collaborative knowledge-sharing activities and documenting open innovation techniques. Michelle is specifically interested in the application of systems thinking and human-centered design approaches to the widely shared challenges of international development. She studied International Relations at the George Washington University and Designing for Inclusion at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design.
Responses in 3D: Opening up the production of critical medical supplies
The response to the coronavirus crisis has revealed the shortage of personal protective equipment and critical medical devices. According to the WHO, the worldwide capacity to supply needed items through traditional suppliers is under stress. To produce and provide supplies directly in the service of local first responders, maker communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, … [Read more...] about Responses in 3D: Opening up the production of critical medical supplies
Our most read articles of 2019
Quantum computing, data protection, platforms to facilitate collaboration. The trends in Abierto al Público this past year reveal the search for tools and networks that are faster, more open and hyper-connected. Find out what other themes stood out. We close 2019 with a greater sense of reflection. Not only is it the end of a year, the world also closes a decade. It … [Read more...] about Our most read articles of 2019
Collaboration and knowledge sharing is key to creating inclusive and robust solutions
Now more than ever, we need to take advantage of collaborative methodologies when creating solutions for social and economic development. The Know How Now guide provides practical examples for shaping collaborative activities that can inform and take part in development projects. Today, most of the challenges we face are not for a person, or an entity, to create the solution … [Read more...] about Collaboration and knowledge sharing is key to creating inclusive and robust solutions
Open Knowledge on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This December 10th marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its signing in 1948 marked a historic moment for the international community to recognize a set of standards that defined explicitly the idea that all people are entitled to live a life of dignity regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, age, ability, as a “foundation for … [Read more...] about Open Knowledge on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights