Jah Bilkisu
Communication and Knowledge Management Officer, Sierra Leone. Bilkisu Jah is a Communication and Knowledge Management Officer at Jhpiego. Dedicated to enhancing global health through effective information dissemination. With a passion for KM, she is adept at leveraging information systems to empower communities.

In a digital society like ours, artificial Intelligence is on the rise with information generation. Knowledge Management is vital to sustainable development to ensure that the abundant yet fragmented information provides critical insights that are not only preserved but also made accessible and actionable. This approach will capture and effectively use knowledge to empower communities and organisations. Knowledge Management for sustainable development will provide innovation and adaptation in changing circumstances, which is essential for global sustainability.

The strategic integration of knowledge management into sustainable development strategies will ensure that lessons learned from past initiatives like locally led initiatives are preserved but inform future outputs. This recurrent learning and improvement process is not just a theoretical concept but a practical approach that enhances the effectiveness of sustainability efforts, making them more resilient and adaptive, and providing confidence in the path forward.

Leveraging knowledge management and fostering communities of practices can accelerate progress toward sustainable development. By doing so, we can ensure that economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion are balanced and enduring, ultimately leading to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Keywords: accessibility, innovation, empowerment, resilience, adaptation