The Institute of International Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says the use of Information and Communication Technologies for agricultural services can boost the profits derived by farmers from agricultural activities.
The institute, in a statement said it had been at the forefront of using ICT for research management and knowledge sharing, including extension, scaling out, e-learning, collaboration, and agricultural services enhancement.
According to IITA, ICT have fast emerged as frontline tools for transforming agricultural systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
It noted that governments, developmental organizations, and the donor community were increasingly depending on ICTs to unleash the potential of rural economies and bridge agricultural value chains for enhanced profitability.
IITA focuses on integrated digital tools for accelerating agricultural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa
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15 January 2021
IITA has been at the forefront of using information and communication technologies (ICTs) for research management and knowledge sharing, including extension, scaling out, e-learning, collaboration, and agricultural services enhancement.
Recently, ICTs have fast emerged as frontline tools for transforming agricultural systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Governments, developmental organizations, and the donor community are increasingly depending on ICTs to unleash the potential of rural economies and bridge agricultural value chains for enhanced profitability.
Communicator explaining the use of a digital tool to a farmer
According to Alfred Dixon, Director, Development and Delivery, “IITA believes that sharing and delivery of knowledge and products for adoption by intended end-users using digital platforms are critical to achieve research and dev
Baijal reviews status of digital delivery project
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Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday reviewed the status and progress of the Digital Delivery of Services project here at Raj Niwas.
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the L-G said, he emphasised on the provision of all public services online through a common integrated platform for the convenience of citizens.
“The need to facilitate access and use of online services by general public through various modes and on adherence to timelines have been stressed upon,” Mr. Baijal said.
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