Information and Communication for Development in Support of Rural Livelihoods
Details of the organization
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FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
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International
Website (URL)
http://www.fao.org/
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International organizations
Information about the project
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Information and Communication for Development in Support of Rural Livelihoods
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Empowerment and access to information enable rural communities in developing countries to make successful decisions on their livelihood strategies. In order to facilitate the attainment of this goal, FAO has collaborated on studies with the Overseas Development Institute and DFID to develop a framework of working practices on ways in which information and communication can enhance rural livelihoods. In addition, FAO is working with DFID and the World Bank on a programme to develop, test and learn more about approaches to information and communication for rural development, and to use the evidence to promote policies and practices for wider adoption.
Project website
http://www.livelihoods.org/
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International implementation
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Ongoing
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Partners
DFID, World Bank, ODI
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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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 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
Goal 3: Promote gender equality & empower women
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
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