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Content criteria:

• the item is on value chains, and ideally also on food and sustainability (or at least applicable to them);
• it adds something new to the library (older documents may be replaced);
• it covers the subject matter in a balanced manner (is objective);
• it has a strong track record at the field level, chiefly linked to FVC development (for older materials);
• it originates from a reliable and reputable source;
• it is technically valid/reliable/accurate, based on sound research methodologies;
• it is well-written (readable and expressed in grammatically correct language);
• it is practical (easy to apply to desk/field work);
• it has been published.

Training and learning materials criteria (in addition to Content criteria):

• the item has been developed for a specific purpose and a defined target audience;
• it has clear training and learning objectives;
• it identifies clear intended learning outcomes;
• it is based on an identifiable training method (e.g. participatory, experiential);
• it provides guidance on how it should be used;
• its contents are comprehensive;
• it has been validated (field-tested and evaluated);
• it has a good track record at the field level.

Format criteria:

• the item is a finished product (not a draft or test version);
• it is publicly available and its use is free of charge (with a licensing agreement in place or not applicable);
• it is less than 7 MB in size;
• it is in one of the following formats: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, ppt, pps, odt, ods, odp, xml, rdf, csv, zip, rar, avi, flv, wmv, mp4, mov.