Title: The role of knowledge sharing in the achievement of the UN's 2030 Agenda sustainable development goals and sustainability: a systematic literature review

Authors: Ana Sofia Menício; Leonor Pais; Tânia Ferraro

Addresses: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal ' Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal ' Department of Psychology and Education, Portucalense University, Porto, Portugal; Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Évora, Évora, Portugal

Abstract: This study examines the role of knowledge sharing in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainability. We performed a systematic literature review comprising 22 articles. We adapted the PRISMA protocol and used the GRADE protocol to evaluate the quality of the articles. Knowledge sharing is one of knowledge management's processes, characterised by the mutual exchange of tacit and explicit knowledge between the various organisational actors, aiming to create more and better knowledge. Little literature exists on this relatively new theme. However, it is already possible to understand the positive and essential impact of knowledge sharing on the SDGs and sustainability. There are more frequent mentions of SDG 8 and SDG 9. We found that knowledge-sharing practices influence organisational sustainability. Replicating some of the reviewed studies on different regions/countries can diminish generalisation difficulties while adapting and thus implementing more knowledge-sharing practices.

Keywords: knowledge sharing; sustainable development goals; SDGs; sustainability; 2030 Agenda; systematic literature review; international cooperation; research; knowledge management; organisations; United Nations.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2024.142716

International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 2024 Vol.15 No.3, pp.263 - 293

Received: 30 May 2023
Accepted: 06 Sep 2024
Published online: 18 Nov 2024 *

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