Dear Dr. Ravisankar Thank you for bringing up not only the diverse needs of different types of users, but the issue of language. Can you share more about how you are working with the language challenges in your center? What might we learn from your experiences for the sharing of CGIAR's iGPGs?
Soumis par Na Ben le mar 18/09/2007 - 04:57
Dear Group: I have been a research about the agricultural information sistems for GTZ Peru, and i have to say that "what they need" is more complicated to "what we can provide them". Ussualy the researcher or agent (for vaule chain) thinks "a lot information is better" but that depends who are they and where are....and what product sell them. The best way of know what they want: 1. What is the value chain's product: A 2. Know what is their part in the value chain: B 3. Know where is their action area: C 4. Value Chain Focus group (with A+B+C limited): Know all about their value chain and others agents 5. Find common interests with other agents and find their own needs
Soumis par Nancy White le mer 19/09/2007 - 18:57
Dear Pierina Excellent observations. Do you have examples of where this process has been successfully implemented? Has GTZ developed some methods for this interface between the scientific information and the farmers? Please share any stories!
Soumis par Nancy White le ven 21/09/2007 - 19:46
Pierina, that would be great. We will be keeping this forum open beyond the official "end date" of the e-consultation as well so that people can continue to provide input. It is important to keep the lines of communication open! Thanks Nancy