======Serving the Water and Sanitation Sector: Resource centre experiences, developments and future trends======
This report examines the development, experiences, and future trends of resource centres in the water and sanitation sector, focusing on knowledge sharing and capacity building.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-848/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
IRC International Water And Sanitation Centre \\ 
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|Authors:  | Mariëlle Snel,  Teun Bastemeijer, Liqa Raschid-sally  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved participatory studies, workshops, electronic conferences, and the development of a toolbox for resource centre strengthening. It included a diagnostic study of resource centres and an assessment of their potential, leading to the formation of the Streams of Knowledge Coalition.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report details the STREAM project's efforts from 1998 to 2001 to enhance the role of resource centres in the water and sanitation sector. It discusses the STREAM approach to knowledge sharing, the diverse perceptions and definitions of resource centres, and the challenges they face. The report also outlines the formation of the Streams of Knowledge Coalition, a global network aimed at improving access to information and facilitating capacity building. Furthermore, it presents a toolbox of strategies for strengthening resource centres and highlights the importance of fundraising and strategic planning for the coalition's sustainability.  \\ 
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