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Developing a Data Community of Practice in the Access to Justice sector

Tracey Gyateng  |  27th April 2021

This short guide for community organisations explores a common model for sharing knowledge and practice; a community of practice. It draws on a mixture of interviews and existing literature to explore:

  • What is a community of practice?
  • How does a community of practice function?
  • What are the key success factors for a community of practice?
  • How to evaluate a community of practice?
  • What is a data community of practice in the access to justice sector?
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