The Biovision Farmer Communication Programme aims to improve smallholder farmer livelihoods in Africa by providing access to scientifically validated agricultural information. It establishes information hubs and uses various media like magazines, radio, and videos to disseminate information. The programme enhances collaboration between projects and builds capacity of extension agents. Its goal is sustained smallholder agriculture with improved yields, incomes, food security and welfare through an efficient information delivery system. The programme seeks to develop high-quality content and expand access to information through farmer resource centers and partnerships.
"Policy Innovation For Transforming Africa's Food System With Digital Technologies" is the title of this slide. Four Malabo Montpellier Panel Members have co-authored this report.
Arusha | Jun-14 | Energy for Agricultural InnovationSmart Villages
A digital learning platform for strengthening agricultural extension services for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Claudia Canales, Max Marcheselli; Tumaini Elibariki; William Mwakyami; Jon Knight; Ross Taylor; Erik Childerhouse
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
ICT Initiatives of the Philippines Towards Sustained Agricultural Development...Pam Mappala
This paper, presented during the World Information Technology Forum 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam, discusses how the Philippine Government maximized the benefits of the information communication technology (ICT) to provide alternative modes of agricultural extension services. The Philippine e-Extension Program aims to integrate and harmonize all ICT-based programs and services for a more focused, effective and efficient service to the agriculture and fisheries sector.
"Policy Innovation For Transforming Africa's Food System With Digital Technologies" is the title of this slide. Four Malabo Montpellier Panel Members have co-authored this report.
Arusha | Jun-14 | Energy for Agricultural InnovationSmart Villages
A digital learning platform for strengthening agricultural extension services for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Claudia Canales, Max Marcheselli; Tumaini Elibariki; William Mwakyami; Jon Knight; Ross Taylor; Erik Childerhouse
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
ICT Initiatives of the Philippines Towards Sustained Agricultural Development...Pam Mappala
This paper, presented during the World Information Technology Forum 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam, discusses how the Philippine Government maximized the benefits of the information communication technology (ICT) to provide alternative modes of agricultural extension services. The Philippine e-Extension Program aims to integrate and harmonize all ICT-based programs and services for a more focused, effective and efficient service to the agriculture and fisheries sector.
Presentation made by the GCP Director during the CGIAR Fund Council (FC) visit to CIMMYT (GCP's host), on the sidelines of the FC meeting in Mexico in May 2014.
Presentation conducted at 2016 Biodiversity Information Management and Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme Forum. Detailing the Biodiversity Information Management at SANBI, GBIF and Biodiversity for Development components
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, Communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
The three case studies underline the importance of ComDev for CBA and in particular for natural resource management (NRM), disaster risk management (DRM), and livelihood adaptation.
• Democratic republic of Congo: NRM is an important component for CCA and the CSDI is supporting the Rehabilitation Programme of the National Agricultural and Forestry Research System of the Democratic Republic of Congo through a communication Action Plan where the use of rural radios, participations of civil society and rehabilitation of extension systems play an important role.
This presentation discusses the critical importance of the “Communication for Development” (ComDev) approach in ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard in the decision-making process that will be needed in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, but especially illustrates how ComDev can engage those whose livelihoods are most vulnerable and most dependent on natural resource bases. Illustrative examples will be drawn especially from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, including the “Voices for CC” initiative in Jamaica as well as best practices in ComDev from RARE Radio in St. Lucia, Toco Radio in Trinidad, among others.
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
CBA requires communication methods and tools to deal in an integrated manner with climate change issues, in order to:
• involve communities through participation and dialogue;
• discover with farmers appropriate technologies, livelihood options and sound economic practices;
• share knowledge through improved advisory services, such as Farmer and Climate Field Schools, demonstrations, field days etc.
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an approach promoted by FAO and other development agencies. It is central to CBA as it combines participatory communication methods and processes with a variety of media and tools, ranging from rural radio to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
The FAO’s Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI) is documenting and sharing good practices on the use of communication for CBA and it is piloting out strategies and services in selected pilot areas, namely: Congo, Jamaica, Bangladesh and Bolivia. These initiatives and other ongoing efforts and experiences will be shared and assessed in a working session at the conference come up with a common framework on communication for CBA.
The Role of Knowledge Management in Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS)apaari
The Role of Knowledge Management in Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) by Martina Spisiakova, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Asia Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)
Participation of CSDI to AfricaAdapt Symposium on Climate Change in Addis Ababa (9-11 March 2011)
A Climate Change Symposium launched by Africa Adapt took place form the 9th to the 11th of March 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Crosscutting issues were discussed such as Agriculture, fisheries and food security, Energy, Forestry, Gender, Health, International climate negotiations, Poverty and vulnerability and Water in the entire African area. Over 120 researchers, civil society actors, donors, government officials and NGOs gathered to share and learn at this 3-day event the significant lessons or learning of their project or research. CSDI also participated to the debate with Federica Matteoli’s intervention. Here is her presentation.
building capacity in communication and ICT applications for CBAFAO
Capacity building is key to establish sound climate change adaptation processes, as well as for framing adaptation within development goals. This is particularly significant in Community-Based Adaptation (CBA), where empowering communities is fundamental in order to strengthen their capacity to face climate shocks.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play a major role for the development of climate change adaptation strategies. Particularly, ICT can be employed in five different levels:
• Observation: data collection at global, national and local level;
• Analysis: data and capacity sharing, as well as interpretation of possible climate change scenarios and system mapping;
• Planning: design of community-based adaptation initiatives.
• Implementation and management: translation of adaptation strategies into action, networking with stakeholders at every level and human/natural resources management.
• Capacity building: awareness raising, advocacy, training and formal education programmes.
Finally, to capitalise the full potential of ICT as a driver for community action, every intervention should be formulated within the Communication for Development (ComDev) framework. A two-way bottom-up and top-down communication system is critical for facing climate change related issues, therefore ComDev is essential to foster community participation, build on local resources and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders.
Transformation of Agricultural Innovation System, the Roleof the National Agr...apaari
Transformation of Agricultural Innovation System, the Roleof the National Agricultural Research System (NARS): A Success Story from the Philippines by Marita A. Carlos, Richard E. Amansec, Alexandra Cabrera, Jose Tomas Cabagay, Melvin B. Carlos and Reynaldo V. Ebora, Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development DOST-PCAARRD
Conceptual Model on Establishing Agricultural Knowledge Sharing Network of Ir...apaari
Conceptual Model on Establishing Agricultural Knowledge Sharing Network of Iran (AKSI) by Mazier Amirhosseini, PhD
Agricultural Research, Education, Extension Organization (AREEO), Academic Relations and International Affairs (ARIA)
Making Research and Science Reach Farmers and End UsersFAO
Making Research and Science Reach Farmers and End Users, By Arab organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
Presentation made by the GCP Director during the CGIAR Fund Council (FC) visit to CIMMYT (GCP's host), on the sidelines of the FC meeting in Mexico in May 2014.
Presentation conducted at 2016 Biodiversity Information Management and Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme Forum. Detailing the Biodiversity Information Management at SANBI, GBIF and Biodiversity for Development components
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, Communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
The three case studies underline the importance of ComDev for CBA and in particular for natural resource management (NRM), disaster risk management (DRM), and livelihood adaptation.
• Democratic republic of Congo: NRM is an important component for CCA and the CSDI is supporting the Rehabilitation Programme of the National Agricultural and Forestry Research System of the Democratic Republic of Congo through a communication Action Plan where the use of rural radios, participations of civil society and rehabilitation of extension systems play an important role.
This presentation discusses the critical importance of the “Communication for Development” (ComDev) approach in ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard in the decision-making process that will be needed in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, but especially illustrates how ComDev can engage those whose livelihoods are most vulnerable and most dependent on natural resource bases. Illustrative examples will be drawn especially from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, including the “Voices for CC” initiative in Jamaica as well as best practices in ComDev from RARE Radio in St. Lucia, Toco Radio in Trinidad, among others.
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
CBA requires communication methods and tools to deal in an integrated manner with climate change issues, in order to:
• involve communities through participation and dialogue;
• discover with farmers appropriate technologies, livelihood options and sound economic practices;
• share knowledge through improved advisory services, such as Farmer and Climate Field Schools, demonstrations, field days etc.
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an approach promoted by FAO and other development agencies. It is central to CBA as it combines participatory communication methods and processes with a variety of media and tools, ranging from rural radio to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
The FAO’s Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI) is documenting and sharing good practices on the use of communication for CBA and it is piloting out strategies and services in selected pilot areas, namely: Congo, Jamaica, Bangladesh and Bolivia. These initiatives and other ongoing efforts and experiences will be shared and assessed in a working session at the conference come up with a common framework on communication for CBA.
The Role of Knowledge Management in Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS)apaari
The Role of Knowledge Management in Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) by Martina Spisiakova, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Asia Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)
Participation of CSDI to AfricaAdapt Symposium on Climate Change in Addis Ababa (9-11 March 2011)
A Climate Change Symposium launched by Africa Adapt took place form the 9th to the 11th of March 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Crosscutting issues were discussed such as Agriculture, fisheries and food security, Energy, Forestry, Gender, Health, International climate negotiations, Poverty and vulnerability and Water in the entire African area. Over 120 researchers, civil society actors, donors, government officials and NGOs gathered to share and learn at this 3-day event the significant lessons or learning of their project or research. CSDI also participated to the debate with Federica Matteoli’s intervention. Here is her presentation.
building capacity in communication and ICT applications for CBAFAO
Capacity building is key to establish sound climate change adaptation processes, as well as for framing adaptation within development goals. This is particularly significant in Community-Based Adaptation (CBA), where empowering communities is fundamental in order to strengthen their capacity to face climate shocks.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can play a major role for the development of climate change adaptation strategies. Particularly, ICT can be employed in five different levels:
• Observation: data collection at global, national and local level;
• Analysis: data and capacity sharing, as well as interpretation of possible climate change scenarios and system mapping;
• Planning: design of community-based adaptation initiatives.
• Implementation and management: translation of adaptation strategies into action, networking with stakeholders at every level and human/natural resources management.
• Capacity building: awareness raising, advocacy, training and formal education programmes.
Finally, to capitalise the full potential of ICT as a driver for community action, every intervention should be formulated within the Communication for Development (ComDev) framework. A two-way bottom-up and top-down communication system is critical for facing climate change related issues, therefore ComDev is essential to foster community participation, build on local resources and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders.
Transformation of Agricultural Innovation System, the Roleof the National Agr...apaari
Transformation of Agricultural Innovation System, the Roleof the National Agricultural Research System (NARS): A Success Story from the Philippines by Marita A. Carlos, Richard E. Amansec, Alexandra Cabrera, Jose Tomas Cabagay, Melvin B. Carlos and Reynaldo V. Ebora, Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development DOST-PCAARRD
Conceptual Model on Establishing Agricultural Knowledge Sharing Network of Ir...apaari
Conceptual Model on Establishing Agricultural Knowledge Sharing Network of Iran (AKSI) by Mazier Amirhosseini, PhD
Agricultural Research, Education, Extension Organization (AREEO), Academic Relations and International Affairs (ARIA)
Making Research and Science Reach Farmers and End UsersFAO
Making Research and Science Reach Farmers and End Users, By Arab organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
Role of ICTs in African Agriculture and how Africa-EU partnership can enhance...Francois Stepman
2 July 2017. Rome, Italy. Making Sustainable Agriculture a future for youth in Africa. This conference was hosted by the AU Commission, the European Commission and the Estonian Presidency of the EU at the FAO premises.
Presentation by Dr Yemi Akinbamijo, Executive Director of FARA.
Research brokers and intermediaries in different sectors and contexts: agriculture
Presentation by James Nguo, Executive Director, Arid Lands Information network (Kenya) at the Locating the Power of the In-between conference July 08
Take stock of emerging uses of ICT across sectors and of good practices in Africa and in other countries, including how ICTs are changing business models in strategic sector of Agriculture.
ICRISAT Governing Board 2019 PC meeting: Drylands in transition - Update on t...ICRISAT
A brief update on the progress towards self-funded socio-economics programs and programming of Urban dietary behaviour change and nutrition-sensitive value chains, establishment of comprehensive country donor lists (Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, India); Ongoing conversation with BMGF, EU, IFAD – for details see list of pipeline projects managed by SMC.
Presentation by : Stephen Kibet Rono, Information Management Officer, AIRCState Department of Agriculture, MOALF, Kenya
Session: Implementation of ICT for Development Strategies in Agriculture
on 5 Nov 2013
ICT4Ag, Kigali, Rwanda
IFPRI organized a two day workshop on “Agricultural Extension Reforms in South Asia – Status, Challenges, and Policy Options” to be organized at Committee Room 3, NASC, Pusa, New Delhi on February 17-18, 2015. IFPRI has been conducting research related to agricultural extension reforms in India and collaborating with researchers in other south Asian countries for the past five years through various projects. For understanding extension reforms in India, a major consultation was held in NAARM in 2009 during which policy makers called for development of evidence for spreading extension reform process in India. Since then several research papers have been produced on various aspects of Indian extension system. While they are presented in various forms including several discussion papers, there is a need to pull all the research result together to present it in form that could be used by the policy makers to further guide them in the reform process. South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are going through similar challenges in getting knowledge to farmers. Several experiment shave been conducted to test new approaches to extension by the public, private and NGO sectors. Learning from each country experiences will bring collective understanding and knowledge for the policy makers who are attempting to bring changes in the reform process. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together a groups of researchers, analysts and policy makers to present the issues, constraints and challenges facing agricultural extension reforms that are being implemented in South Asian countries.
Public-private partnerships for sustainable legume technology dissemination a...ILRI
Poster prepared by Tamiru Amanu, Edward Baars, Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Birhan Abdulkadir, Theresa Ampadu-Boakye, Ken Giller and Fred Kanampiu, March 2016
last mile farmer reach using open agriculture and knowledge and Innovation ICTFRANK Water
Pritam of Digital Green shared his experiences of reaching the last mile to farmers using openly accessible knowledge and also making it openly available to the world on www through youtube channel.
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2023. Statistics from Space: Next-Generation Agricultural Production Information for Enhanced Monitoring of Food Security in Mozambique. Component 1. Stakeholder engagement for impacts. PowerPoint presentation given during the Project Inception Workshop, VIP Grand Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique, April 20, 2023
VAT Registration Outlined In UAE: Benefits and Requirementsuae taxgpt
Vat Registration is a legal obligation for businesses meeting the threshold requirement, helping companies avoid fines and ramifications. Contact now!
https://viralsocialtrends.com/vat-registration-outlined-in-uae/
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Putting the SPARK into Virtual Training.pptxCynthia Clay
This 60-minute webinar, sponsored by Adobe, was delivered for the Training Mag Network. It explored the five elements of SPARK: Storytelling, Purpose, Action, Relationships, and Kudos. Knowing how to tell a well-structured story is key to building long-term memory. Stating a clear purpose that doesn't take away from the discovery learning process is critical. Ensuring that people move from theory to practical application is imperative. Creating strong social learning is the key to commitment and engagement. Validating and affirming participants' comments is the way to create a positive learning environment.
B2B payments are rapidly changing. Find out the 5 key questions you need to be asking yourself to be sure you are mastering B2B payments today. Learn more at www.BlueSnap.com.
At Techbox Square, in Singapore, we're not just creative web designers and developers, we're the driving force behind your brand identity. Contact us today.
Buy Verified PayPal Account | Buy Google 5 Star Reviewsusawebmarket
Buy Verified PayPal Account
Looking to buy verified PayPal accounts? Discover 7 expert tips for safely purchasing a verified PayPal account in 2024. Ensure security and reliability for your transactions.
PayPal Services Features-
🟢 Email Access
🟢 Bank Added
🟢 Card Verified
🟢 Full SSN Provided
🟢 Phone Number Access
🟢 Driving License Copy
🟢 Fasted Delivery
Client Satisfaction is Our First priority. Our services is very appropriate to buy. We assume that the first-rate way to purchase our offerings is to order on the website. If you have any worry in our cooperation usually You can order us on Skype or Telegram.
24/7 Hours Reply/Please Contact
usawebmarketEmail: support@usawebmarket.com
Skype: usawebmarket
Telegram: @usawebmarket
WhatsApp: +1(218) 203-5951
USA WEB MARKET is the Best Verified PayPal, Payoneer, Cash App, Skrill, Neteller, Stripe Account and SEO, SMM Service provider.100%Satisfection granted.100% replacement Granted.
Cracking the Workplace Discipline Code Main.pptxWorkforce Group
Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
Forward-thinking leaders and business managers understand the impact that discipline has on organisational success. A disciplined workforce operates with clarity, focus, and a shared understanding of expectations, ultimately driving better results, optimising productivity, and facilitating seamless collaboration.
Although discipline is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it can help create a work environment that encourages personal growth and accountability rather than solely relying on punitive measures.
In this deck, you will learn the significance of workplace discipline for organisational success. You’ll also learn
• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
3.0 Project 2_ Developing My Brand Identity Kit.pptxtanyjahb
A personal brand exploration presentation summarizes an individual's unique qualities and goals, covering strengths, values, passions, and target audience. It helps individuals understand what makes them stand out, their desired image, and how they aim to achieve it.
Company Valuation webinar series - Tuesday, 4 June 2024FelixPerez547899
This session provided an update as to the latest valuation data in the UK and then delved into a discussion on the upcoming election and the impacts on valuation. We finished, as always with a Q&A
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024Lital Barkan
Have you ever heard that user-generated content or video testimonials can take your brand to the next level? We will explore how you can effectively use video testimonials to leverage and boost your sales, content strategy, and increase your CRM data.🤯
We will dig deeper into:
1. How to capture video testimonials that convert from your audience 🎥
2. How to leverage your testimonials to boost your sales 💲
3. How you can capture more CRM data to understand your audience better through video testimonials. 📊
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024
Fcp presentation
1. The Biovision Farmer Communication
Programme
Integrating Innovative and Interactive
Methodologies in Popular Extension Approaches
in Africa
David Amudavi
Coordinator, Biovision Farmer Communication Programme,
Nairobi, Kenya
2. Background
The Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) was initiated in 2010
with the support of the International Centre of Insect Physiology
& Ecology (icipe) and Biovision Foundation of Switzerland to
harness synergies among the various information projects
managed independently to ensure that knowledge, information
and findings are rolled out in a practicable format to farmers,
practitioners and other users.
3. Goal, Vision and Mission of FCP
Goal: Improve the livelihoods of small scale farmers in Africa by
systematic application of scientifically and experientially
validated technologies and practices.
Vision: Sustained and productive smallholder agriculture of the
highest quality in terms of enhanced food production, nutrition,
incomes, as well as sustainability.
Mission: Advance and improve access to information on
sustainable agriculture through innovations that improve
profitability, stewardship and quality of life.
4. Objectives of the FCP
1. Enhance synergy among the information communications
projects and link them to other information providers.
2. Create centres of excellence in rural information and
knowledge services linked to livelihood improvement R&D
programmes/projects.
3. Support building of technical capacity of information
change agents in R&D programmes/projects.
4. Engage strategic partners to scale up access to and
utilization of information on appropriate innovations in
various sectors of sustainable agriculture.
5. Theory of Change
Information Productive and
Farmer Deficient & Sustainable Farming
Communication Programme underperforming System
Farming System
-
Enhanced access to
information, findings, •Limited information about Higher yields
knowledge on innovations technologies, practices, Higher incomes
(technologies, practices, systems Improved and stable
systems, etc) •Poor decision making food security
Efficient information delivery •Low technology adoption Improved nutrition
infrastructure •Low technology adaptation Stable environment
Enhanced access to inputs & •Poor livelihoods Improved welfare
outputs markets
STRATEGIC R&D PARTNERS
6. FCP Innovations for Information
Communication
Projects:
1.Infonet-Biovision platform
2.TOF Magazine and Mkulima Mbunifu (TOF Tanzania)
3.TOF Radio and social media/sms answering service
4.Outreach Communication and Awareness
5.Developent and Advocacy
7. FCP Projects
A) Infonet-Biovision platform
Infonet - an internet-based information platform
An online resource and with
an offline system built with
the aid of experts from
reputable national and
international research
organizations.
The platform contains detail
on PLANT, HUMAN, ANIMAL
and ENVIRONMENT HEALTH.
For example, it covers more
than 40 crops and a range of
issues such as environmental
management, malaria control,
and nutritional illnesses
The applications offer
trainers, extension workers
and farmers quick access to
up-to-date and locally relevant
information.
8. FCP Projects – Cont’d
B) Print: The Organic Farmer
(TOF)
The magazine is produced
every month and distributed to
a readership of over 200,000
receiving concrete guidance
and practical tips on how to
use simple, cost-effective and
environmentally friendly
practices.
C) Radio: TOF Radio
A weekly radio show in Swahili
treating relevant topics in
coordination with TOF
Magazines.
TOF Radio is received in Kenya
and Tanzania and has up to 5
million listeners.
9. Farmer Resource Centers/ i-TOFs:
Community-anchored and run information service
Equipped with computers and laptops (OLPC) that use solar panels – to
overcome problems of ICT infrastructure landscape
Facilitate processes of learning and acquiring technical knowledge on certain
agricultural practices as well as business management skills
Provide entry points for farm-to-market-chain-links (FMCL) – ICTs in the centre
could be used in the short to mid term in improving access to markets.
Such centres could easily graduate to offer services such as fax, internet, typing,
printing, scanning, and they are information centres, more like a research library.
Through this market-farmer-extension service interaction, high yielding input and
innovative practices can be communicated to farmers, and major agricultural
markets can inform farmers on required product specifications .
11. Community/participatory Video
Participatory media development and multimedia, video
communication in the establishment of rural-to-rural
communication flows, networks and hubs for innovation
uTube: Infonetbiovision folder:
∗Several videos in Kikamba and English languages
∗One video documenting the example of one successful farmer
using drip irrigation in her fruit farm that has resulted in contacts
from US and Switzerland offering support and markets for
passion fruit.
∗Katoloni CBO is following up to connect more farmers to the
same export opportunity.
12. Development and Advocacy
Issues we lobby and advocate for:
∗Millennium development goals
∗A world free from Hunger and poverty
∗Promote the 4 ICIPE Health pillars
∗Changing coutse in global agriculture
∗Reversal of Global warming
∗Healthy food and nutrition security for all
14. Infonet approaches for outreach 1
* Community
Information
workers (CIWs)
Using OLPC
Computers and
Studying together
With farmers
15. Infonet approaches for outreach 2
∗ CIWs managed by Katoloni Mission
CBO collaborating with KARI Katumani
Katoloni mission CBO
increased membership
from 70 groups in 2010
to almost 300 groups in
2012 due to services
rendered to the
community – bridging
the gap between Resource Centre
Research and In KARI Kakamega,
Application. Western Kenya
16. Infonet approaches for outreach 3
∗ Community based organization:
SINGI CBO – Busia, Kenya.
Support: 1 OLPC computer
with content loaded.
Later worked with cd only,
No other support. Increased membership from 25 groups in
2010 to 35 groups in 2012 including 6 youth groups.
Through EOA Initiative, one desktop computer and printer
added
∗ Farmer Groups:
2 Farmer Groups received an OLPC with uploaded content.
Approach was unsuccessful due to internal group
dynamics in both cases
17. Infonet approaches for outreach 4
∗ Ministry of Agriculture
∗ Agricultural Information Resource Centre (AIRC)
∗ Agriculture shows – providing space in their stands at the
shows – a win-win situation.
∗ Training Extension officers – giving out cd’s and promoting the
use of them.
∗ Networking – instrumental in getting many very good
connections within MoA
∗ Kilifi Kenya – one extension officer provided with OLPC
computer – very interesting feed back
18. Infonet approaches for outreach 5
∗ Through other partner organizations:
Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers
(KENFAP)
Kenya Agricltural Research Institute (KARI)
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
Kenya Network for Draught Animal Technology
(KENDAT)
African Conservation Tillage network (ACT)
Sustainet,
Call center – KenCall
19. New Information
∗ Kinangop 2012 in Central Kenya – 90% farmers in the
area 40 years or below! – Most young people more or
less IT compliant. They wanted a young person to be
in charge of Information center.
∗ Mbale – Western Kenya. Survey showed average soil
pH about 3.5, with too many places as low as 3.0. –
Lacking affordable sources of Lime – only alternative
to improve is going organic
20. Sustainability of FCP
To achieve a sound and sustainable FCP, strategic efforts and
partnerships are needed in terms of:
1. Content development and quality control processes
2. Outreach activities to enhance farmers’ access to
information and communication tools (e.g. Farmers’
resource centres, information hubs, call centres)
3. Technical capacity building in information processing,
packaging and delivery
4. Resource mobilization of both technical and financial
resources - advocacy, networking and multi-sectoral
collaboration
21. New Information
∗ Kinangop 2012 in Central Kenya – 90% farmers in the
area 40 years or below! – Most young people more or
less IT compliant. They wanted a young person to be
in charge of Information center.
∗ Mbale – Western Kenya. Survey showed average soil
pH about 3.5, with too many places as low as 3.0. –
Lacking affordable sources of Lime – only alternative
to improve is going organic
22. Conclusion
∗ Great interest from users in accessing verified
information directly or through CIWs
∗ Shortages of points of contact (Computers accessible
to farmers in rural areas) as well as basic training
∗ Great potential for scaling up giving access to
appropriate information – Hunger for new workable
solutions to problems in rural areas
23. Farmer’s Statement
”Going Organic is
like returning to Eden”
Mary Wanjiru Waweru
Farmer from Murang’a,
Kenya, explaining about the
benefits of organic farming
Thanks for listening
www.infonet-biovison.org,
www.organicfarmermagazine.org
http://biovisionafricatrust.org