Knowledge exchange --- I agree with Bednarek et al. (2018) concept that knowledge exchange is a function of how different actors "feel" about each other, although I think this narrows the meaning and importance of knowledge exchange.

"Knowledge exchange" is also referred as "Sharing of knowledge". It is also a learning process, that requires open mind, open listening and unbiased analysis by those who are involved in the exchange, without expectations of immediate social, economic and/or environmental return for those who are promoting and supporting the exchange. In this regard, it is important to note that, as discussed in a webinar convened by UNESCO in July 2021 (https://en.unesco.org/futuresofeducation/news/webinar-whose-evidence-knowledge-and-research-education-context-covid-19), historically, research and knowledge flows have too often been unidirectional, from Global North to Global South, and, therefore, multi-directional knowledge exchange is needed.

Source author: Massimiliano Lombardo m.lombardo@unesco.org