The Pakistan Water Knowledge Network

摘要

Paper presented at the Sixth Water Information Summit: Breaking The Barriers Let Water Information Flow! Waterweb Consortium and IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre September 9-12 Delft, The Netherlands 2003. Describes the aims and functions of the Pakistan Water Gateway (PWG), a one stop website for all water related information pertaining to Pakistan. The Gateway is envisioned as the first step towards the development of a Pakistan Water Knowledge Network that will complement the efforts of federal and provincial government departments and water institutes and ultimately function as a digital bridge between national and international networks of governments and water related non-government groups, facilitate capacity building and raise awareness about water issues. Key features include: content in local languages; online monthly newsletter; knowledge base of water sector organizations in Pakistan; research abstracts and papers; calendar of events; experts directory; experts group; feedback system; employment opportunities; online forums; e-learning; emerging portals.