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11. Closing Remarks by the Resource Persons - Mr. Peter Walton and Dr Byron Mook The workshop purpose was to explore and increase the level of collaboration and sharing. Specific objectives of the workshop were to: • Sensitise decision makers on the value and importance of ICM effectiveness and efficiency. • Equip participants with the tools to develop ICM policies and strategy in such a way that they are willing and able to develop policies with specific institution and in partnership with other organisations. • Broaden the knowledge of stakeholders as well as increase awareness and collaboration among stakeholders. • Open opportunities for sharing and exchanging information and data. It was noted that the CTA is willing to help those institutions that want to develop their ICM strategies. The resource persons (Mr. Peter Walton and Dr Byron Mook) also offered to assist institutions or participants intending and willing to develop strategy documents. ________________ 18 | P age
19 | P age Appendices Appendix 1: Participants Tasks and Discussions Participant Task 1 Question: Who are currently the three main stakeholders in your organisation when it comes to internal information activities? And Why? Participant Task 1 – Working Group Reports The main stakeholders identified included: • Decision makers (mangers influencing decisions at all levels) • Users (e.g. universities, students) • Operational staff (e.g. researchers) • Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) Main external stakeholders identified included: • For Farmers Unions o Government o Suppliers of agricultural inputs o Marketers, commodity companies • Universities o Publishers, professional organisations and end users o Users of information (farmers) o Policy makers/government ministries • Extension Agents • Educational and Training institutions Methods used to consult them included: • Face to face • Electronic systems (SMS, websites etc.) • Focus group discussions/Group participation or workshops What problems/constraints? • Financial resources • Skills Participant Task 2 – SWOT analysis Question: Undertake a SWOT analysis of the information environment in your organisation; identify information and knowledge assets; assess the IT; assess the financial factors. Participant Task 2 – Working Group Reports SWOT analysis conducted by participants in the workshop identified, among many, the following for their organisations: Strengths • Availability of print and electronic information resources • Agricultural officers • Organisation system • Availability of ICM infrastructure e.g. library • Improved ICT • Representation of staff in all districts • Strategically placed information dissemination facilities
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