December 4th, 2003 - Washington DC, USA

1. Can lessons learned in one country help another?
2. Can you add value to your projects by bringing together the perspectives of stakeholders from different countries?
3. Are you interested in building capacity with client agencies?
4. Are you looking for ways to establish Knowledge Networks between stakeholders involved in similar activities?

Dr. Milagrito Montenegro, Director of the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Center in Peru (GDLN Peru-PUCP), presented the GDLN Peru experience and showed how GDLN can help respond to these and other key questions. Through a partnership between the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP), GDLN has been active in Peru since December 2000. Since its inception, GDLN Peru-PUCP has been providing training to Peru's public sector officials; promoting regional and global dialogues on best practices in development; bringing international experience and learning programs to the country; and maintaining a national dialogue on key areas of development. Through its convening power, technological infrastructure, and knowledge sharing programs, GDLN Peru promotes an innovative approach to development, connecting local development practitioners with peers in the region and around the world. With the coming of Internet 2, the Red Clara in Latin America, and the creation of the Red Academica Peruana (RAP), GDLN will also have a truly nationwide reach.

An overview of Dr. Montenegro's presentation, her power point presentation, and GDLN Peru's contact information can be accessed by visiting the following web page: "Development Through Dialogue: The GDLN Peru Experience.

For more information regarding this event or to learn of upcoming GDLN programs and events, in the region, please contact Carmen Carpio (ccarpio@worldbank.org).