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An introduction to two of the Key Topics identified by the e-Agriculture Community of Practice during virtual discussion forums in 2008/9.
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The e-Agriculture Community:The e-Agriculture Community:Sharing Innovative ExperiencesSharing Innovative Experiences
and Knowledge Aboutand Knowledge Aboutthe Use of ICT the Use of ICT
for Rural Developmentfor Rural Development
KEY TOPICS
Important, timely issued identified by the community
KEY TOPICS
“Today, mobile telephony is being used to provide information to the farmers ... through SMS and multimedia-supported systems in many Asian countries. This has been made possible through public, private as well as NGO sector initiatives.”
Sapna A. Narula, Asst. Professor, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India
Mobile Telephonyin rural development
KEY TOPICS
Mobile telephony effectively reduces the distance between individuals and institutions, making the sharing of information and knowledge easier and more effective.
KEY TOPICS
Mobile Telephony
Social networks can be strengthened and individuals empowered through use of their handset.
Mobile Telephony
KEY TOPICS
Public Private Partnerships
Generally found at the community level where the strengths of the public and private sectors complement each other in providing information and advisory services that address the needs of farmers and rural communities.
KEY TOPICS
Public Private Partnerships
The public sector’s mandate for provision of information and services can be best achieved through harnessing the potential of the private sector to add local context in a commercial environment.
KEY TOPICS
Public Private Partnerships
