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Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
PROJECT FINAL WORKSHOP
Overview on Project Achievements and Lessons Learned
Magdi Latif
Knowledge and Information Management Officer
Advocacy, Partnership and Capacity Development Division
FAO/RNE, Cairo, Egypt
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Background
Knowledge is power. We use Knowledge and Communication
to Empower the Horticulture Community (KC4D) with Focus on
Small Farmer.
Our project is based on Technology Transfer, Knowledge
Generation, Dissemination, and Knowledge Sharing.
The project empowers the community with Knowledge
Management tools, services, training, and technical support for
sharing and using horticulture knowledge for development.
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Timeframe
September 2013 - September 2015.
Objective
Strengthen the capacity of the MoALR to establish
an effective and efficient horticulture sector
information support network for improving
horticulture information and knowledge sharing to
support small farmers for poverty reduction,
sustainable development.
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Partners: The project had six key partners
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Impact
• Small farmers experienced better crops
production in terms of quantity and quality.
• Increase small farmers’ incomes.
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
KEY LESSONS LEARNED
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Key Lessons Learned
• People, Not Only Technology: Networks work with people. People need trust to work together and share their information and knowledge. An appropriate mix of human and technological dimensions should be put in place.
• Locally adapted content and context. HORTISUN contains HORTICULTURE information and other information resources produced in Egypt
• Institutionalization: Implementation of the network should be seen as a new way of working within institutions and not simply as a project. As such, it needs to be embedded at the institutional level – fully part of work procedures, in staff work plans and budgets, and systematically monitored to assess results and impact.
• Enabling Environment: An information and communication technology policy that recognizes the value of connectivity and the importance of telecommunications infrastructure is necessary before implementing an institutions-based network-style system.
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Key Lessons Learned • Sustainability: Capacity building, institutional development, organizational
restructure, collaboration and team work all played important roles to overcome difficult issues and reach a sustainable phase. Business plans should be prepared and implemented to ensure sustainability and subsequent self-financing. Government support and/or external funding are being sought for the expansion and sustainability.
• Knowledge-Sharing Culture: Knowledge sharing is often a challenge because of the inclination to work in “closed” environments. A culture conducive to sharing requires the commitment of senior management and cross-functional collaborative planning. A knowledge sharing culture should be fostered through a strategy that might include capacity building in collaborative methods, communication for development tools, and exchange mechanisms.
• Network Facilitation: Exchange and information flows need to be promoted between the system stakeholders. A proactive coordination team can promote and facilitate information exchange and communication among the actors. Face-to-face meetings are also crucial to capitalize on exchange and stimulate new ways of working.
• Partnership: The benefits of national partnerships in the development of networks are: (a) A collaborative system and effective communication, (b) Exchange of information and knowledge, (c) Enhanced technical cooperation, (d) Reduced costs of operation, (e) Synergies in information management, and (f) Use of agreed standards, methodologies and tools.
Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations