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From: thembani.malapela@fao.org<br>
Date: 12 June 2017 at 12:59<br>
Subject: Invitation to participate in the e-Forum on ICTs and Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition<br>
To: GODAN Capacity Development Working Group<br>
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Dear Colleagues,<br>
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The e-Agriculture Community of Practice, in conjunction with partners, are glad to announce the upcoming online discussion themed, “e-forum discussion on ICTs and Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition”.<br>
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This online debate will explore the cross roads between ICTs and issues around opening data in Agriculture and Nutrition and its effective use, with a focus on establishing what benefits and possible losses, can accrue to farmers, if technology and open data
are used conjunctively.<br>
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We would like to get your feedback on what you think on the following topics:-<br>
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• The role ICTs play in the use of Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition for family farmers<br>
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• Do you have any case studies that demonstrates the benefits (or damages) of the use of ICTs and Open Data?<br>
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• What investments are needed in your opinion to reap open data benefits and how can farmers be protected from the effects of open data?<br>
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Information on participation<br>
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This online forum will take place from 19th of June to the 14th of July 2017 on the e-Agriculture Platform
<a href="http://www.e-agriculture.org/" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk891101" previewremoved="true">
http://www.e-agriculture.org/</a> <br>
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• In order to participate or comment you will have to register (<a href="http://www.e-agriculture.org/user/register" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk606899" previewremoved="true">http://www.e-agriculture.org/user/register</a> ) and login at the time of
the forum.<br>
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• The discussion will be guided by pre-selected subject matter experts from different organizations and is facilitated by a team representing GODAN, CTA and FAO.<br>
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• The forum can be accessed through the following link: <a href="http://www.e-agriculture.org/forums/discussions/e-forum-icts-and-open-data-agriculture-and-nutrition" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk680261" previewremoved="true">
http://www.e-agriculture.org/forums/discussions/e-forum-icts-and-open-data-agriculture-and-nutrition</a> (Questions will only be activated during the forum)<br>
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For any further information please contact us at e-agriculture@fao.org<br>
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Regards<br>
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Thembani Malapela<br>
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On behalf of e-Agriculture Team<br>
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Partnership and Capacity Development Division (OPC)<br>
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<br>
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Viale delle Terme di Caracalla<br>
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00153 Rome, Italy<br>
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