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Like organisations, networks come in different shapes and sizes. At one extreme, they are informal, loosely structured communities of practice, with a shared leadership or none at all. At the other, they have a secretariat, a recognised leader and a clear agenda. The form of a network can evolve over time, according to the purpose it aims to serve, and in response to internal and external factors. Thus we can distinguish several kinds of networks – communities of practice, knowledge networks, sectoral networks, social change or advocacy networks and service delivery networks. Although networks are frequently heralded for their potential, our understanding of how they develop remains limited. Are impact and sustainability merely a function of size, or does leadership also play an important role? Should networks necessarily be sustainable?
Although there is no fixed formula for failure or success, there are indications that effective networks – that is, those that achieve their goals – are characterised by strong social capital, leadership, governance, management and joint learning. Each of these issues merits further research. Regarding capacity development by and through networks, again there are many questions. Is the capacity of a network simply the combined capacities of its members, or is it more than the sum of its parts? What capacities does a network need to make it work? How can networks make optimal use of modern communication technologies? And what capacities are generated once the network is in place?
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