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Short Users Guide to the Global Knowledge Partnership, GKP
What is GKP?
The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), (www.gkpfoundation.org), is a 12 year old membership based, internationally recognized multi stakeholder network with a distinguished and well established track record. GKP‟s globally recognized brand and impartial status as the „world’s first multi-stakeholder network‟ provides convening power to bring together a broad range of partners for development not only for advancing ICT for development and innovation across the globe but also for advancing their global development mission and goals. It is the only global network with Members from governments, business and civil society. GKP 3.0 places the „member‟ at the centre of the network. But GKP is much more than a network, its members bring together Public Sector, Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations with the goal of Sharing Knowledge and Building Partnerships in Knowledge and ICT for Development.
 
What does GKP do?
GKP is proactively creating and implementing win/win situations that respond to the specific needs of the membership organizations. GKP supports development practitioners and organizations directly by: Facilitating peer-to-peer dialogue on issues and themes at regional and global level; help establish members‟ linkages for program ...

Short Users Guide to the Global Knowledge Partnership, GKP
What is GKP?
The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), (www.gkpfoundation.org), is a 12 year old membership based, internationally recognized multi stakeholder network with a distinguished and well established track record. GKP‟s globally recognized brand and impartial status as the „world’s first multi-stakeholder network‟ provides convening power to bring together a broad range of partners for development not only for advancing ICT for development and innovation across the globe but also for advancing their global development mission and goals. It is the only global network with Members from governments, business and civil society. GKP 3.0 places the „member‟ at the centre of the network. But GKP is much more than a network, its members bring together Public Sector, Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations with the goal of Sharing Knowledge and Building Partnerships in Knowledge and ICT for Development.
 
What does GKP do?
GKP is proactively creating and implementing win/win situations that respond to the specific needs of the membership organizations. GKP supports development practitioners and organizations directly by: Facilitating peer-to-peer dialogue on issues and themes at regional and global level; help establish members‟ linkages for program/campaign specific partnerships. It influences, leverages and creates synergies between members’ activities; facilitates linkages for mobilizing resources on their specific projects, programs or policy related work – while building coherence in strategies common to all members.
What advantages brings GKP membership?
·         GKP provides hands on support in the execution of projects, in particular projects that are suitable for further Scaling up, Diffusion and Replication (SDR)
·         GKP is an important fundraising tool that can only used by its members.
·         GKP offers visibility and representation. Every conference, meeting or event where GKP is represented you and your organization is represented.
·         GKP gives access to knowledge transfer between organizations and individuals. Access and exchange with your fellow GKP members will provide you with the answers to your questions.
·         GKP gives you and your organization credibility. Members of GKP are vetted and selected carefully and stand for reliability and responsibility in executing their development tasks.
·         GKP is an important advocacy platform. GKP is your voice and platform in such important policy forums such as ICANN and NPOC
 
Is GKP a funding organization?
No, GKP is not providing direct funding for membership projects, but GKP provides access of you and your organization to resources that would otherwise not be available. GKP supports your organization in securing funds, in particular through matching up organizations and funders, bringing organizations together to apply to large scale and volume projects that an individual organization would be too small to execute or to fulfill the monitoring, reporting and evaluation requirements of large funding. Your organization can also receive payment for services which it is providing to others through GKP supported projects and initiatives like the SDR’s. In the near future members can also use the GKP online fundraising tools.
Does GKP provide services to members and non members?
GKP is marketing and delivering targeted professional advisory and consulting services, through members-primarily to developing country governments and corporate partners. Services to Members include technical assistance for programming, networking and fund-raising, all done in a collaborative and participative manner with GKP 3.0 staff.
Can individuals become members of GKP?
Yes, individual can apply to become a GKP member but, like the GKP member organizations, they need to be approved. Individuals that are representatives/employees of existing or potential GKP member organizations cannot become members. Individuals pay an annual membership fee of USD 100. Individuals can access the public areas of the GKPF www site free by registering at the site : http://gkpfoundation.org/main/authorization/signUp?
 
Can you and your organization afford not to be a member of GKP?
Can you as an individual afford not to visit and register at the new GKPF www site: www.gkpfoundation.org
 
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Lady Murrugarra
Peru