They had little information about geography.

These are great moments where different kinds of knowledge meet.

However, tailoring is a demanding exercise, whereby the expert's knowledge has to be merged with the national or regional stakeholders' knowledge of local needs.

having a professional knowledge and familiarity with local language, laws and customs

Use of indigenous knowledge in poverty reduction strategies.

Their knowledge has to be rechecked occasionally over time.

Maximum use should be made of mentorship and indigenous knowledge.

After the examination has been completed and the laboratory findings received, the sanitary book is issued or appropriate recommendations are given in terms of the continued treatment of the patients in case the examination has revealed some disease.

The Office also intensified efforts to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of UNHCR staff and partners.

These staff also have significant knowledge and experience regarding their regions.

Today, however, applied science is also useful knowledge for the modern world.

Banglapedia, or the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh , is the first Bangladeshi encyclopedia.

And we're working with EOL, Encyclopedia of Life, Ed Wilson's TED wish.

One expert raised the issue of applying IPR concepts to indigenous knowledge.

Building a learning organization requires that people share what they know.

Scientific knowledge is never final, but it evolves continuously.

The few R D activities to be found are restricted to the application of existing knowledge rather than the development and application of new ideas.

ICT access points need to be designed to form nodes of a knowledge network.

Mr. Marcial Arias, Fundación para la Promoción de Conocimientos Indígenas

Communication facilities are required to ensure advance knowledge of transport service availabilities and smooth and speedy transit.

And it is why research shows that patenting genes actually reduces the production of new knowledge about genes the most important input in the production of new knowledge is prior knowledge, to which patents inhibit access.

Tapping local and indigenous knowledge can contribute to technical designs and management arrangements suited to local circumstances.

Few respondents report policies and programmes that exist to promote genuine dialogue, exchange and transfer of knowledge between generations.

The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is developing a school curriculum based on aboriginal knowledge.

This increased competitiveness results from new knowledge and learning acquired in contrasting foreign cultures.

And the scientists who are contributing to EOL are answering a question, What can we learn from this organism?

Moreover, no one can predict the discovery of new knowledge if they could, it would already have been discovered.

Develop and maintain a knowledge base of learning, research and best practices for gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping operations.

He held a seat at Harvard and worked at the Smithsonian and was extremely well connected he knew all the big minds of the day.

In 1926, Selznick moved to Hollywood, and with the help of his father's connections, got a job as an assistant story editor at Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Enhancing respect for, and the maintenance and protection of, the knowledge, innovations and practices of traditional, indigenous and Afro descendant communities and the equitable distribution of the profits arising from their utilization

This included penalties for the illegal appropriation of indigenous knowledge, technology, innovations and customs.

Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment,

Seven thousand languages are spoken all over the world, and taken together, they comprise the largest collection of human knowledge that has ever existed.

In other words, the acquaintances and benefactors of the East Asian leaders were cronies, whereas those of US leaders were friends ?

In return, the libraries need IT departments to contribute their user support knowledge and skills to coaching and training activities.

(b) To obtain knowledge that would be critical in the event that an asteroid was found on a collision course with the Earth and had to be deflected.

Drafting their NAPs has given some countries an opportunity to build up their knowledge of natural resources by combining different parameters of analysis.

For these groups to benefit from one another's knowledge and experiences, mechanisms should be created for better coordination between the experts and key policymakers in their secretariats.

With our knowledge, science, and technology, the horrendous living conditions of the world's poorest people could be dramatically improved.

Confiscation of proceeds was identified by some speakers as an area where their country needed to gain additional knowledge and upgrade domestic legislation in order to reach full compliance with the Convention.

Confiscation of proceeds was identified by some speakers as an area where their country needed to gain additional knowledge and upgrade domestic legislation in order to reach full compliance with the Convention.

Certain aspects of dealing with violence among ethnic minorities require specific knowledge on the part of the police and assistance providers, as well as specific methods and approaches.

It is expected that by the end of May 2005, all special units will have self sustainable trainers with specialized knowledge in their respective areas.

Perhaps they are thinking that their problems in their own lives are enough and that they don't need to make new friends and acquaintances who would add to their woes.