Why is there an “Operations Day”? At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we are exploring various ways to learn through experiences in project execution and thus be able to share them with our partners in Latin America and the Caribbean. We know it is not enough to just have cutting-edge ideas, sophisticated tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced … [Read more...] about Operations Day: Sharing experiences to achieve greater impact
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned can be defined as the knowledge acquired about a process or various experiences, through reflection and critical analysis of its results, and of the factors or obstacles that affected its success or encourage its failure. This concept allows us to identify cause-effect trends coming from a specific context and suggest practical and useful recommendations for the replication of this recently-acquired knowledge in new but similar scenarios.
This tag brings together all the articles in Abierto al Público that share lessons learned based on the IDB's experience in implementing development projects and creating knowledge products. This is vital for generating more open knowledge and making decisions that are appropriate and timely for social and economic development.
The Legacy of the Superheroes of Development
5 min. read. Superheroes of Development is much more than a contest. It's recognition for the work of teams that have faced complex challenges, fought to make a positive impact on the development of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and aimed to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people. It's about seeking the lessons that emerge from executing … [Read more...] about The Legacy of the Superheroes of Development
Operations Day – What we learned from Barbados
4 min. read. What are IDB Operations Days? Operations Days are an integral part of BIDAcademy, the knowledge and learning platform of the IDB Group. The main objective of these Days is to create a space for collaboration and constructive dialogue among Project Executing Units (PEUs) within a particular country or sector, in order to share knowledge and experiences … [Read more...] about Operations Day – What we learned from Barbados
An Open Knowledge Maturity Model: 5 Essential Facets to Guide You to the Next Level
6 min. read. This article presents a proposal for an Open Knowledge Maturity Model to help navigate the criteria, challenges and decisions needed to effectively leverage an organization’s external knowledge sources and share internal knowledge at scale. In general, a maturity model can be very helpful in guiding the actions or an organization, government, or company towards … [Read more...] about An Open Knowledge Maturity Model: 5 Essential Facets to Guide You to the Next Level
Pedagogical innovation in MOOCs: storytelling as a teaching and learning tool.
7 min read. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are courses offered virtually with the aim of providing open and affordable educational options for people around the globe. Typically, MOOCs are used as a teaching tool in two ways: as a vehicle to replicate face-to-face classroom settings, or to innovate pedagogically. It is important to note that the use of technology … [Read more...] about Pedagogical innovation in MOOCs: storytelling as a teaching and learning tool.