The acceleration of globalization and the “rise of the South” (UNDP 2013) have opened up opportunities for experimentation
on the design and implementation of development policies across the developing world. As the knowledge base of what works and does not work in international development increases, the willingness to learn from these experiences grows. The emphasis on knowledge as an instrument for catalyzing development change becomes evident through the international community’s growing preference for practical experiences on how to tackle development challenges over financial lending and other more traditional development instruments (World Bank 2011). Likewise, countries that have experienced significant social, political, and economic development in recent years are examining how they can more effectively share their expertise