The Malawi Knowledge Network is involved in a number of activities:
Online Discussion Forum
We have an online forum where different topics of discussion are floated to members to have their views solicited on such a topic. Policy Briefs are then produced after synthesizing members input to the topic of discussion. The policy briefs are then presented to relevant stakeholders such as policy makers in the concerned field. Current topic of discussion can be viewed http://maknet.org.mw/. Policy briefs can be downloaded at http://maknet.org.mw/category/document-types/policy-briefs
Face to face discussions/debates
MAKNET also holds face to face discussions where experts come together to discuss a chosen topic. The discussions are usually characterized with a presentation from a leading expert of the field concerned and thereafter the audience shares out their views. Policy Briefs are then produced after synthesizing members input to the topic under debate. The policy briefs are then presented to relevant stakeholders such as policy makers in the concerned field. Past MAKNET events may be viewed on http://maknet.org.mw/content/maknet-past-events
MAKNET Specialized Discussion Groups
In addition to the online discussion forum, MAKNET also has specialized discussion groups where by members in their respective fields of specialization can also have topics of discussions amongst themselves. MAKNET specialized groups can be accessed at http://maknet.org.mw/og
Knowledge Base
MAKNET also hosts an online knowledge base. The MAKNET Knowledge Base is an online resource centre of documents collected by MAKNET for sharing to the public. The documents are collected from various sources with the main purpose of sharing knowledge in all academic disciplines. If you are a Malawian or Malawian institution and you would like to share your research work, theses, policy documents, etc with the general public, then submit your document (in pdf format) via email address: admin (at) maknet.org.mw One should also submit an abstract of the submitted work together with keywords.
For security purposes, the general public can view all the abstracts (summaries) of the documents in the knowledge base but document downloads are restricted to registered MAKNET members.
Database of Experts
MAKNET also hosts a database of experts in various fields in Malawi. The database of experts can be accessed at http://maknet.org.mw/content/maknet-expert-database
Special Services for Researchers/Research Institutions
Are you a researcher and want a platform to disseminate your research findings, MAKNET is the Platform you can use. You may submit your research document to the Program Officer on admin@maknet.org.mw
Do you have a research question? MAKNET has diverse members who have expertise in various professions who can help you in finding answers to your question. MAKNET has an online discussion platform with over 250 members who discuss various topical issues. Please contact admin@maknet.org.mw for more information.
Special Services for Organisations
Do you have publications you would want circulated to the public, MAKNET can assist you in circulating all your publication through its mailing list and Online Resource Centre.
Do you want to hold public engagements such as seminars, debate, lectures and do not have the capacity i.e. subject matter specialists (experts), adequate financial resources , you can use MAKNET as a partner to build capacity of your institution.
MAKNET can also enhance publicity of your institution by creating links to institution website on the MAKNET website
Are you looking for an Expert to work with you or your organisation? MAKNET has a database of experts who you can work with.
For more information please contact
The Program Officer
MAKNET Project
The Polytechnic
P/Bag 303
Blantyre
01870411/ 0888896400
