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ICTs: Transforming Agricultural Science, Research and Technology Generation: Introduction to the Workshop by Ajit Maru, Workshop Coordinator

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Workshop Objectives What is the nature of frontier information and communications science and technology in ARD and how is it poised for application in next 5-10 years? Where and what is the potential for development impact ?

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ICTs: Transforming Agricultural Science, Research and Technology Generation:

Introduction to the Workshopby

Ajit Maru, Workshop Coordinator

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Workshop Framework

Our Focus

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Workshop Objectives

• What is the nature of frontier information and communications science and technology in ARD and how is it poised for application in next 5-10 years?

• Where and what is the potential for development impact ?

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Workshop Objectives• Which applications could feasibly achieve

development impact? • What new arrangements, improved

linkages and partnerships are needed for impact of this science and technology on agriculture especially the resource poor farmers and agricultural producers?

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InformationAjit Maru

GFAR Secretariatajit.maru(at)fao.org

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Thank You