Humanitarian Distance Learning Centre - HDLC Discussion Forum
http://www.contingencyonline.com/forum.html
The HDLC discussion forum is a resource for relief and development professionals to communicate ideas, request advice and advocate for various issues within multi-sectoral relief and development environment.
It is a creative mechanism for participants to directly influence the scope and dynamic of vocational training within their particular field or sector of specialty.
Periodically, the HDLC Discussion forum host polls and surveys on behalf of the community for research purposes and conducts "virtual" round table discussions monthly.
It is free to register, so sign up.
Aid Workers Forum - Safety and Security Management
http://www.aidworkers.net/?q=taxonomy/term/46
"A place to ask questions and find answers" for relief and development practitioners. Register on web site to participate in discussions by email.
International Relations and Security Network
http://www.isn.ethz.ch/
An "integrated knowledge network for security and defense policy professionals." The ISN links and supports research institutes, international organizations, and professionals working in the security community. It offers an electronic platform for the generation and dissemination of knowledge, as well as facilitates information exchange, dialogue, and cooperative interaction that reaches around the globe.
RedR Technical Support Service
http://www.redr.org.uk/en/What_We_Do/TSS/
This service uses email lists to circulate enquiries to "Experts", appropriate groups of resource people who have undertaken to research and respond to enquiries. Send your query to techsupport@redr.org | 
