1. The document summarizes efforts to establish a National Information Focal Unit (NIFU) in Morocco to coordinate information and knowledge management activities in support of agricultural research. 2. An initial meeting was held with representatives from five Moroccan research and training institutions to discuss launching a National Agricultural Research Information System and recommendations were made. 3. Ongoing projects initiated by INRA's Information and Documentation Unit include implementing a new website, digitizing information resources, and providing access to online databases and resources, in line with priorities set for knowledge management.