FAO Hortisun Project Presentation
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The project aimed to strengthen the horticulture information support network for small farmers in Egypt from 2013 to 2015, focusing on knowledge transfer and sharing to improve agricultural practices and farmer incomes. Key achievements included better crop production and the establishment of a culture of knowledge sharing, aided by technology and strong partnerships. Lessons learned emphasized the importance of trust, local adaptation, institutional integration, and sustainable capacity building for long-term success.
FAO Hortisun Project Presentation
- 1. 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
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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
- 5. Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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- 8. 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.
- 9. Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations KEY LESSONS LEARNED
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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.
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- 13. Strengthening of the Horticulture information Support Network for Small Farmers in Egypt Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Thank You