LEVERAGING DIGITAL COLLABORATION PLATFORMS TO ENHANCE INSIGHTFUL DISCUSSIONS AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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Digital collaboration, knowledge-sharing, Sustainable Development Goals, AI-assisted moderation, interdisciplinary dialogue, online platforms, sustainability innovationAbstract
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demand collective action andinterdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing global challenges, includingpoverty eradication, environmental conservation, and equitable socio-economicgrowth. Digital collaboration platforms—ranging from specialized academic forums to enterprise communication suites—offer unprecedented opportunities to foster insightful discussions, share domain-specific knowledge, and co-create innovativesolutions. However, existing implementations often suffer fromfragmentedparticipation, limited cross-disciplinary interaction, and the absence of structuredfacilitation mechanisms. This paper proposes a comprehensive frameworkfor leveraging digital collaboration platforms to enhance both the depth and reachof sustainability-focused discourse. The framework integrates adaptive discussionstructuring, knowledge graph–driven content organization, and AI-assistedmoderation to promote evidence-based dialogue and inclusive participation across geographical and sectoral boundaries. Simulated evaluations demonstrate that theproposed system achieves improved discussion relevance, higher participationdiversity, and increased knowledge retention compared to baseline onlinecollaboration models. These findings indicate that well-designed digital collaborationenvironments can significantly contribute to advancing SDG-related initiatives bytransforming isolated exchanges into impactful, sustained knowledge ecosystems.
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