Knowledge exchange (or KT) is the active process of sharing insights, experiences, and evidence across individuals, organizations, and sectors to drive innovation and impact in health care. It goes beyond simple information dissemination—it fosters dialogue, collaboration, and co-creation between researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry partners, and communities. The goal is to ensure that evidence and innovations are not only generated but also effectively translated into real-world improvements in health systems and outcomes.
In the context of this Global Network for Digital Health Technology Integration, knowledge exchange is vital for connecting multidisciplinary expertise and diverse perspectives across countries and care settings. Digital health technologies evolve rapidly, and their value depends on how well knowledge about their design, implementation, and evaluation is shared globally. Effective exchange supports learning from successes and failures, harmonizing standards, addressing equity and ethical challenges, and accelerating evidence-informed decisions.
The network aims to enable knowledge exchange through a range of activities: collaborative research platforms, webinars, workshops, and virtual forums for sharing best practices and emerging evidence. It also promotes open access to data repositories, toolkits, and evaluation frameworks that support responsible and inclusive digital health innovation. By building trusted relationships and fostering a culture of continuous learning, this Global Network aims to transform knowledge into action—helping countries and organizations design digital health systems that are effective, ethical, and sustainable.
