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Near East Rural & Agricultural Knowledge and Information Network - NERAKIN
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Near East and North Africa
Rural & Agricultural Knowledge and Information Network (NERAKIN)
Magdi LatifKnowledge Exchange and Capacity Building Division
Near East Rural & Agricultural Knowledge and Information Network - NERAKIN
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NERAKIN is a platform for knowledge sharing
and collaboration for Rural and Agricultural
Development for target groups and
stakeholders on a regional level in NENA.
NERAKIN: Definition
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To enhance rural and agricultural development in Near East
and North Africa through strengthening information and
knowledge access and exchange, providing mechanisms to:
• strengthen, coordinate, and add value to national and
regional agricultural initiatives
• improve performance of farmers and agrarian
businesses.
NERAKIN: Development Objective
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To strengthen the capacity of the Ministries of Agriculture
and agricultural and rural research institutions for effective
information management and knowledge exchange in
support of rural and agricultural development in the region
NERAKIN : Immediate Objective
[The regional initiative will add value in a coherent way to national
system/networks, not substitute them.]
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1- A pilot NERAKIN Regional System for content management and information exchange (May – October)
2- Identification of technical institutions committed to
capacity building in IKM
3- Selected national technical staff sensitized on how to use NERAKIN Regional System
4- Pilot national knowledge and information management systems/networks (i.e. Egypt, Jordan, Oman, etc.)
NERAKIN Phase I Outputs: 2007
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NERAKIN Interfaces
Front end Interface( Regional or National)The front end components provide the information retrieval/browsing functionalities, and are available to any site user.
Back end InterfaceThe backend components provide the data management functionalities that enable system administrators to input/update/delete data items into the NERAKIN database.
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October 2007 Front end Interface
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October 2007 Back end Interface
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October 2007 Back end Interface
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NERAKIN CAPABILITIES
• Meeting the International Data Exchange Requirements
for Information Standards and Tools for Content Management (AGMES – Agricultural Metadata Element Set, AGRIS/ Organization/ Experts/ Projects Application Profile, A/E AGROVOC thesaurus, Software – MySQL Open Source, and Open Archives).
• Open System Architecture
The system is fully dynamic, built and developed under object oriented concepts using the latest technology and modern object oriented language
• Portability
It is capable to be deployed easily in other machines and portable devices
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• User Friendly
It has a friendly interface and it easy to use and simple to configure.
• Dynamic Workflow Back end Interfaces
The system has a dynamic workflow in the advanced Content Management
System (CMS).
• Centralized and Distributed System
The NERAKIN architecture on the one hand will enable all participating
institutions to upload their materials in a centralized system, and on the other
hand will allow for the development of distributed systems at institutional
levels.
NERAKIN CAPABILITIES
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• A collaborative system and effective communication,
• Exchange of information and knowledge,
• Enhanced technical cooperation,
• Reduced costs of operation,
• Synergies in information management,
• Use of agreed standards, methodologies and tools.
Benefits of partnerships & networking
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Success Factors for Regional NetworkSuccess Factors for Regional Network
1. Commitment for contribution/collaboration at national level;
2. Focus on capacity building at national level;
3. Existence of a regional information strategy;
4. Development of a Secretariat role for regional activities;
5. Focus on community of practice amongst the info specialists;
6. Raising awareness of ICM issues at Manager./political levels;
7. Formation of strategic partnerships amongst the major
stakeholder organizations.
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Good Practices in National Networking
Existence of a clearly defined strategy and objectives Tangible commitment to the strategy from major players including
government Assurance of adequate funding resources for the network members Strong but sensitive leadership provided by a national focal point Participatory approach in the national network with appropriate
recognition of all partners Development of information repositories of documents
(metadata/full text) and people/organizations/activities Adoption of a single model for IM with common formats and
standards Focus on content quality Focus on development of human resources
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Operational Framework in National Networking Operational Framework in National Networking
Assign and build capacity of Coordinating/Focal Unit that includes
National Admin/Focal point. Develop the system steering committee that includes a national
coordinator, technical director and members. Assign stakeholders who will be responsible for managing their own
information (1- Institute Admin 2- Data Entry Users). Connect institutional entities that are not connected and enhance the
infrastructure within the different connected institutions (hardware installation).
Install software system in institution servers (PPlug and lug and WWorkork). Building capacities of institution staff on the use of system (training). Data collection/validation/publishing and feeding to system. Conduct awareness workshops and promote the system.
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5- Development of the regional collaborative network based on partnerships for enhanced knowledge-sharing and learning at national level
NERAKIN Phase I: 2008/9
6- Development of the regional thematic knowledge networks (Starting with Biotechnology Network).
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AARINENA Regional/Inter-Regional Thematic NetworksEstablished in collaboration with GFAR, FAO and ICARDAEstablished in collaboration with GFAR, FAO and ICARDA
NENARNAPNENARNAPNetworkNetwork
Water Use Water Use Efficiency Efficiency NetworkNetwork
MedicinalMedicinalAromatic Aromatic
PlantsPlantsNetworkNetwork
Olive Olive NetworkNetwork
CottonCotton NetworkNetwork
Date-Palm Date-Palm Global Global NetworkNetwork
Biotechnology Biotechnology NetworkNetwork
NERAKINRegional Thematic
Knowledge Networks
Other Regional Specialized Networks
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• Official launch of NERAKIN regional portal
• Training of selected national technical staff to
contribute to NERAKIN system
• Securing active commitment from stakeholders to
develop national IKM systems/networks
Major Targets/Challenges
NERAKIN Phase I: 2008/9
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