The principles of information exchange and knowledge sharing are now unquestionably accepted in the agricultural sector as being essential to promote food security. However, it is essential that the local needs on agricultural information are addressed, and the goal should be the creation of local content to serve the development needs of local users. The precise approach should depend on existing infrastructure and resources, such as networks of expertise, traditional knowledge resources and local information. Using and building on local expertise helps to avoid duplication of efforts, and includes and reinforces existing activities, priorities and programmes.
Articles are presented on relevant initiatives and activities to contribute to food security, sustainable development, improving access to information, and the use of proven technologies in agriculture, including geographic information system.
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