VERCON: Virtual Extension, Research and Communication Network
Details of the organization
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FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
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http://www.fao.org/
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International organizations
Information about the project
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VERCON: Virtual Extension, Research and Communication Network
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The Virtual Extension, Research and Communication Network (VERCON) employs the potential of Internet-based information and communication technologies (ICTs) to establish and strengthen linkages among and within the human and institutional elements of agricultural research and extension systems. The VERCON conceptual model was developed by FAO and aims to strengthen linkages by supporting communication and the creation, sharing, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information between agricultural research and extension as well as other stakeholders through two interdependent, but essential components – the human and the technological. A VERCON pilot was established in Egypt, and is being scaled up to national level. Other pilots are planned for Bhutan, Costa Rica and Uganda.
Project website
http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_en.htm
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National implementation:
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Ongoing
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Partners
ARC, CAAES, CLAES, Egyptian Government, Italian Government.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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Information and communication infrastructure
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Access to information and knowledge
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Capacity building
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Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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Enabling environment
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
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Guidelines
Conceptual model