Forum on Open Data and Open Science in AgricultureJacaranda Hotel, Nairobi

15th – 18th June 2018

Social Media in:Disseminating and Sharing

Agriculture Data/Information

Quick Assessment1. What social media tools/platforms is

your organization officially using?

2. For what are the tools/platforms being used?

3. Do you have a social media or related policy in your organization?

4. Who manages official social media initiatives?

Social Media

In Sub-Saharan Africa:

• Facebook is the most widely used social media platform

• Social media serve as a source of news and information alongside traditional media

• Social media is used to receive/get information from colleagues & organizations

Social Media in Research Workflow

Source: CIBER, University College London and Emerald Group Publishing Ltd (2010)

Practical Uses: Twitter

Announce Publications

Announce Publications

Announce Products/Events

Disseminate /Share Data & info

Disseminate /Share Data & info

Disseminate /Share Data & Info

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