The Importance of Belonging to a Network or Collective Spaces: Horizontal Learning
Horizontal learning spaces are essential for networks and collective platforms because they recognize that every organization brings valuable knowledge and tools shaped by everyday experience. By fostering peer-to-peer exchange, these spaces promote collective construction, strengthen inter-organizational relationships, and create context-specific solutions. This kind of learning encourages reflection, adaptation, and transformation of our practices—and, in turn, […]
The Usefulness of Horizontal Learning in Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
The usefulness of horizontal learning in civil society organizations (CSOs) lies in its ability to generate internal change, inspire new strategies, and strengthen connections among actors facing common challenges. Through this collaborative approach, CSOs learn from one another, recognizing their experiences as valuable sources of practical knowledge. In this post, we share two video testimonials […]
Horizontal learning for civil society organizations
Why are horizontal learning processes relevant for civil society organizations (CSOs)? The problems we face in the world are more complex, and no single actor can tackle them alone. In the last two decades, we have seen that multistakeholder initiatives (involving public and private stakeholders, civil society organizations, and academia) can bring positive outcomes. Therefore, […]
Horizontal Learning: what should we take into consideration for exchange of experiences?
When we think of horizontal learning, remembering our college years, or conjuring up an academic program is expected. However, a more valuable and ideal tool to promote learning in civil society organizations. Horizontal learning is also known as the exchange of experiences because it is done between peers and not from a hierarchy with a […]