Presentation made at the Second Conference of the IAALD Africa Chapter on the theme "Towards Opening Access to Information & Knowledge in the Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Africa" held at M Plaza Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 15th - 17th July 2009.

1. Monty Jones Executive Director Opening access to information and knowledge in African agricultural S&T

10. What FARA can offer

12. Evolution and reform of agricultural institutions and services innovation systems approach Civil society Research and education Private Sector Human Capital Development Agencies Public Sector Innovation Systems Approach

13. Evolution and reform of agricultural institutions and services information and learning systems Market vendors communicate required products to farmers Policy makers access policy briefs and data to facilitate policy formulation Creating a market place for information and learning Farmers’ organizations empowered to share opinions and needs Scientists share information with potential partners or users

14. Evolution and reform of agricultural institutions and services innovation platform for technology adoption agricultural value chains in communities Mutual learning & experience sharing Building trust & confidence

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