iNARS is initiating an e-discussion on knowledge management and agriculture, starting 20 February. Upon the suggestion of Koda Traore at CTA, the discussion is going to focus on knowledge management and knowledge sharing. It is expected that this will help in eliciting different perspectives people have on this issue.
iNARS e-conference on Knowledge management and sharing in agriculture
Week of 20 February
Introduce outline agenda
Present objectives
Quick discussion on definitions KM and KS
Week of 20 February
Begin Discussion of Thread 1: Strengthening rural livelihoods through communication, knowledge sharing and learning, and the use of ICTs
Phase 1.1. Understanding the information and communication environment of rural and farming communities
Week of 6 March
Phase 1.2. ICTs and rural and farming communities
Week of 20 March
Phase 1.3. Lessons, evidence, impact
Week of 27 March
Phase 1.4. Directions, opportunities
Week of 3 April
Phase 1.5. Summing up and conclusions
Week of 10 April
FINAL SUMMARY THREAD 1 IN 3 LANGUAGES
Week of 10 April
Begin Discussion of Thread 2: Improving the performance of agricultural research by accessing, sharing, and communicating knowledge and information
Phase 2.1. Information and knowledge management in research environments
Week of 24 April
Phase 2.2. Knowledge sharing approaches and strategies
Week of 15 May
Phase 2.3. Lessons, evidence, impact
Week of 29 May
Phase 2.4. Directions, opportunities
Week of 5 June
Phase 2.5. Summing up and conclusions
Week of 12 June
FINAL SUMMARY THREAD 2 IN 3 LANGUAGES
Week of 19 June
Briefly re-visit both threads
Further discussion needed?
Next steps
Feedback from evaluations
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