Knowledge Management (KM)

FAQ

Are there social work books accessible in the KM Portal?

No. Social work books are physically present at the KEC where DSWD employees can borrow extra copies and external users can read . Only corporate knowledge materials of the Department are digitized and made available in the KM Portal.
FAQ

What are examples of small group KSS?

Examples of small group KSS include: Meetings Brown bag sessions Lessons learned meetings or sessions (e.g. cliniquing) Case conferences Group mentoring/coaching sessions Other similar small-group activities not mentioned above
FAQ

What are examples of big group KSS?

Examples of big group KSS include: All variants of the Social Welfare and Development Forum (SWD Forum) per MC No. 11, s. 2008 Program review and evaluation workshops (to follow process and requirements as per Administrative Order No. 9, series of 2019) Other fora-, conference-, or summit-type activities not covered by the SWD Forum guidelines excluding trainings and skills enhancement
FAQ

What are Knowledge Sharing Sessions (KSSes)?

KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSIONS (KSS) refers to the general term covering all types of activities held within the agency where knowledge sharing takes place. These events include conferences, fora, seminars, meetings, or brown-bag sessions. There are two types of KSS within the DSWD: those that deal with big groups, and those that deal with small groups.
FAQ

How does the secretariat monitor the technical assistance provided by the CGS?

The CGS Secretariat monitors the following indicators: Number of Technical Assistance Provided to partners and intermediaries, by form, channel, location Percentage completed in specialization development program (in-house training) Number of knowledge products developed Number of external trainings attended Number of external knowledge sharing sessions attended Number of feedback reports on...
FAQ

What are the benefits of a CGS member?

CGS members are given more opportunities for professional development since their specialization development is managed. Members are also linked to professional networks and organizations based on their specialization.
FAQ

What other activities can I join as a CGS member?

CGS members can participate in conferences, forums and other activities based on their interests and professional needs. Furthermore, a mentoring program is set up by the secretariat to ensure knowledge sharing and/or transfer among members.
FAQ

What are the specialization tracks for the CGS?

The specialization tracks focus on the various vulnerable sectors such as: 1) Children and Youth, 2) Women, 3) Older Persons, 4) Persons with Disabilities 5) Internally Displaced Persons 6) Family and Community, 7) Indigenous Peoples 8) Migrant Workers. Competencies under each sector are: 1) Policy and Plan Development, 2) Standards Development 3) Direct Service Delivery and Transfer of Technology...
FAQ

What are the roles and functions of a junior specialist?

Junior Specialist refers to a member assessed and certified as apprentice (competency level 1) or associate (competency level 2); serves as the understudy of the specialist in a particular field of expertise. The Junior Specialist performs the following functions: Provide technical assistance according to existing policies and standards Provide inputs to proposed policies/measures concerning the...
FAQ

What are the roles and functions of a senior specialist?

Senior specialist refers to a member assessed and certified as practitioner (competency level 3) or expert (competency level 4); serves as an authority in a particular field of expertise. As such, he/she has the knowledge and practice skills in providing technical assistance to partners and intermediaries. The senior specialist performs the following functions: Provide technical assistance on...
FAQ

How can I enlist as a CGS member?

DSWD employees who are interested to be part of the CGS may enlist through their CGS Secretariat at the CBS/U of their respective Field Offices or at the Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau of the Central Office.
FAQ

How to download KPs from the KM Portal?

Browse through the KPs available, then click the specific KP that you wish to access.Click the ‘Login to Download’ button and a prompt will appear so you can either login or register for an account. Provide the complete and accurate information needed in the form. Once logged in, you can directly click the ‘Download’ button for the KP.
FAQ

How many KPs can be downloaded by each user?

Users with registered accounts in the KM Portal can download KPs as many as they want. However, it should be noted that proper citation must always be observed when using the reference materials accessed through the KM Portal.
FAQ

Who can download KPs from the KM Portal?

The users of the KM Portal can browse the available KPs even without a registered account. However, downloading of KPs is only available to users with registered accounts in the KM Portal.

Search for Knowledge Products

The DSWD KM Portal is a dynamic facility founded to promote the development and sharing of knowledge within the DSWD and its partners. The Portal has vast collection of DSWD Knowledge Products (KPs) and other learning resources on social welfare and social protection.