Knowledge is a topic that covers many disciplines with writers attempting to formulate an understanding of it and its relevance to their field. Philosophical frameworks may offer a way to gain a deeper appreciation of its relevance to management and organisations, looking in particular at Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.

The principal writers were Orielle Solar and Alec Irwin. Valuable input to the original draft was provided by other members of the Commission secretariat, in particular Jeanette Vega. In the course of discussions in Cairo, Commissioners and the Chair contributed substantive insights. Commissioners recommended the preparation of a revised draft paper, which was completed in January 2007. It is p...