For a comprehensive overview, all active Knowledge Platforms in the Netherlands are gathered on this website. Each platform aligns its thematic focus with one of the priorities set forth in Dutch international policies. Collectively, these platforms play a pivotal role in knowledge building for Dutch international development cooperation and foreign trade policies and practices, contributing to a more cohesive and impactful approach to global challenges.

INCLUDE

is a Dutch-African platform that promotes evidence-based policymaking on inclusive development in Africa through research, knowledge sharing and policy dialogue.

Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law

aims to jointly explore innovative approaches to emerging challenges in the field of security and rule of law in fragile and conflict affected contexts.

KUNO

is the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands. Tis space facilitates knowledge sharing and reflection. In this way, KUNO helps the Dutch humanitarian sector to innovate and jointly meet challenges of the future.

Netherlands Food Partnership

is the successor of the Food & Business Knowledge Platform. NFP connects people and supports agri-food initiatives to make food systems more economically, socially and environmentally viable.

Share-net Netherlands

is one of the country hubs of Share-Net International. The platform aims to strengthen linkages between actors and fields through sharing, generating, and promoting the use of knowledge in Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights policies and practices.

Recent News from the Platforms

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly at CPD

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