Initiative of the World Bank and a number of other public and non-governmental oganisations to enhance the utilzation of IK in development programs and projects. Aims at disseminating information, supporting the exchange of information and the establishment of partnerships.
WWW site is meant to be a gateway to IK and not a repository for IK reports (apart from some examples that may be added). The resource includes a database with summary descriptions of IK practices and references to the original sources, a number of useful links to other WWW sites and initiatives, a recently launched report on IK (Indigenous Knowledge for Development: a Framework for Action) and some other background material.