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About GDLN World

The Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) is a partnership of over 120 learning centers (GDLN Affiliates) in nearly 80 countries aroung the world. GDLN Affiliates collaborate in holding events that connect people across countries and regions for learning and dialogue on development issues. Offering a combination of distance learning tools such as interactive videoconferencing and the Internet, and expert faciliatation and learning techniques, GDLN Affiliates enable individuals, teams, and organizations working in development around the world to communicate, share knowledge, and learn from each others' experiences in a timely and cost-effective manner. Visit GDLN world to find out more.

History, Growth, and Evolution

Since its launch in June 2000, GDLN has grown from 11 to over 120 Affiliates (as of January 2007), evolving from a partnership into a consortium representing best practices and trends in virtual learning networks. Each Affiliate both contributes to and gains from the growing body of knowledge and contacts across the network. With the advancement of technology initiatives such as the Internet, the network has experienced dynamic growth in middle income countries across the Americas, Asia, and parts of Eastern Europe, where emerging in-country networks are remarkably increasing GDLN's reach and use.

Most GDLN Affiliates are located in developing countries, typically hosted by universities, think tanks and other local institutions that work on development policy and programs. Some Affiliates were set up through World Bank loans or grants, notably in Africa, and a few are colocated with World Bank offices.

GDLN was initiated in June 2000 under the leadership of the World Bank. Today the World Bank provides support to network-wide central strategy, communications, processes and systems, and is also an important client of the network.