The document discusses using communities of practice to facilitate collective action in agricultural research following crises. It describes communities of practice as groups that share a domain of interest and learn from each other through joint activities and discussions. Key characteristics include developing shared experiences and tools. Communities of practice can enhance capabilities by enabling practitioners to collectively manage knowledge and creating direct links between learning and job performance. Factors for success include having a strategically relevant shared domain, visible management support, adequate resources, and involvement of experts in the domain of practice. The document raises questions about whether communities of practice are suitable for facilitating collective action in this context and if adaptation is needed.