Get Started with KM4Dev

To become part of KM4Dev, click below to join our main online space — the KM4Dev Global Group hosted on Dgroups.io.

💡 Tip: When filling in your profile, include a few details about yourself (organization, country, areas of interest). This helps others connect with you — and makes it easier for moderators to approve your request quickly.

Once you’re approved, you’ll officially be part of a global network of people working on knowledge and learning in development. Here’s what happens next:

• You’ll start receiving community discussions directly in your inbox.  

• You’ll get invitations to events, including our Knowledge Cafés.  

• You’ll receive updates on new issues of the KM4D Journal and calls for papers.  

💬 ¿Hablas español? También puedes unirte a Conversa, el espacio de diálogo en español de KM4Dev.

👉 Por favor, asegúrate de unirte primero al grupo global de KM4Dev, para ser parte completa de la comunidad y no perderte mensajes, invitaciones o actualizaciones.

Once you’ve joined, you can see who’s part of KM4Dev by visiting the Members Directory on Dgroups.

• Explore the directory: browse the list of members to get a sense of the diversity of our global community.

• Complete your profile: add a short bio with your areas of interest/expertise and organization, set your country, and (optionally) include your website/LinkedIn — it helps others know who you are and makes it easier to find you for collaboration and peer support.

• Introduce yourself: say hello to the community! Post a short message tagged with #introduction (or add “#introduction” in the subject line if you’re posting by email). It’s a great way to start conversations and let others know what brought you here.

• Reach out and connect: When you see a member whose interests align with yours, you can message them directly by clicking the “Message” button on their profile. Networking and collaboration are part of what makes KM4Dev valuable — just keep it collegial and community-minded (no commercial or unsolicited outreach).

💡 Tip: The best way to build meaningful connections is by engaging in shared discussions and community activities. The more you participate, the more naturally relationships will grow.

The KM4Dev Global Group on Dgroups.io is the heart of the community. Once your membership is approved, you can read and post:

• How to post: reply from your inbox or start/reply to threads on Dgroups.io.

• What’s on-topic: practitioner-oriented KM/KS questions, experiences, methods, tools, and cases in the international development context.

• Announcements: event notices and publication news are welcome; purely commercial promotions and repeated reposts are not.

• Languages: English is the main language used in the KM4Dev Global Group. Members are welcome to post in other languages, but such posts may receive fewer responses. Spanish-speaking members can also join KM4Dev Conversa — a dedicated space for discussions in Spanish.

• Tone & conduct: collegial, non-aggressive, focus on ideas rather than people; see our Community Principles & Guidelines for details.

• Moderation: postings are facilitated for basic relevance; reply defaults to Reply to all to encourage shared dialogue.

Need help or have concerns? Contact the Core Group.

KM4Dev isn’t limited to one platform — it’s a constellation of spaces, resources, and volunteer groups that keep the community active and connected.

Explore where you’d like to take part, contribute, or learn more. All links open in a new tab, so you can explore the different KM4Dev spaces without losing your place on this page.

📚 Knowledge Resources

These are the shared repositories and publishing spaces where KM4Dev’s knowledge is stored, curated, and made available to others.

• Knowledge Sharing Toolkit – KM4Dev’s shared knowledge base of methods, tools, and resources for knowledge sharing.
  👉 Find and post resources, share your experiences, or join the Editorial Board.

• KM4D Journal – An open-access, peer-reviewed journal on knowledge management in development.
  👉 Read current issues or watch for calls for papers posted in the main KM4Dev group.

• YouTube Channel –Public video archive of KM4Dev events and Knowledge Café recordings.
  👉 Subscribe to be notified when new videos or highlights are published.

• Legacy Wiki – The community’s earlier collaborative workspace — now an archive of historical materials.
  👉 Browse if you’re looking for past projects, early conversations, or archived resources.

🧭 Governance & Stewardship

These are the volunteer groups that help coordinate and sustain KM4Dev’s community life.

• Core Group –  The volunteer group that helps guide KM4Dev’s community life.
  👉 Learn how the Core Group works and how you can join to play an active role in shaping the community’s direction.

• KM4Dev Volunteers – The members who moderate the KM4Dev Global conversation list on a rotating basis.
  👉 See how moderation works, view the current roster, or sign up to volunteer.

• KS Toolkit Editorial Board – Volunteer editors who steward the Knowledge Sharing Toolkit (review submissions, curate quality, coordinate outreach, and guide the Toolkit’s evolution).
  👉 Read the Editorial Board Charter and join the prospective editors pool.

KM4Dev is volunteer-driven and depends on the energy and generosity of its members. Your support helps keep this community running and freely accessible to all.

If you’d like to help sustain our shared spaces, you can also make a small donation via Credit Card or PayPal.

Every contribution, large or small, helps keep KM4Dev open and independent.

💡 Transparency: KM4Dev follows a policy of full financial transparency. You can review our income and expenses since 2017 in this public spreadsheet.