28.12.2004
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the launch of 'TN-Agrisnet', a project that will link all agricultural offices in the state. Once operational, this network will help millions of farmers in the state to use ICTs to put agricultural knowledge into practice.
28.12.2004
As the death toll in India reaches nearly 7000 people today after the tsunami waves hit its coastal areas on Sunday night, India has decided to join the International Coordination Group for the Tsunami Warning System. By joining the Group, India will be able to exchange information on such disasters through this network that predicts tsunamis up to 14 hours in advance.
28.12.2004
Installation of tidal gauges would have saved lives from the recent tsunami disaster, said U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Waverly Person in an interview recently. Such warning system alerts people near the coastal area about the impending tsunami giving them enough time to move off the beach.
27.12.2004
Several participants supported a proposal inviting UNCTAD to play a leadership role in the global debate in the digital divide and internet governance in a recent UNCTAD consultation with civil society and private sector representatives. It is recommended that UNCTAD should devise a proposal for a special drawing rights system (SDR) in support of the global solidarity fund to help bridge the digital divide.
27.12.2004
Using new technologies, the Global Open Agriculture and Food University will offer courses for agriculturalists, especially from developing countries, to broaden their knowledge in this field. The newly established university will help the CGIAR, its founder, disseminate laters 35 years of research.
22.12.2004
Community computer centres in Peru connected to W-Fi-enabled internet are providing agricultural information to the local farming community. The Agricultural Information Project also aims to provide internet connectivity to the local organisations in charge of water irrigation, helping them in coordinating their activities.
