Orientation & Navigational Tour
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Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development
AgRiskManagementForum.org
A Forum for Ag-Risk Management Practitioners
Orientation &Navigational
Tour
Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development
Growing awareness of ag-risks and increasing interest in risk management strategies and approaches
The ag-sector has lacked a systematic and sustainable forum for practitioners to exchange information and experiences
Practitioners are operating in silos. This does not serve the needs of developing countries.
FARMD – PurposeFARMD – Purpose
Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development
The mission of FARMD is to promote knowledge exchange in ag-risk management by fostering
dialogue, access to information, and partnerships.
FARMD – MissionFARMD – Mission
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A network of practitioners sharing experiences and knowledge in ag-risk management.
A forum for learning, capacity building, and knowledge advancement in ag-risk management.
The network seeks to strengthen investments in the agricultural sector and reduce vulnerabilities of different stakeholders by improving the practice of ag-risk management.
FARMD – What is it?FARMD
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AgRiskManagementForum.org – The Online Platform
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Developed around three main sections: About FARMD
About Ag-Risk Management
AgRisk Community
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FARMD – About FARMD
Learn about the history and organization of FARMD.
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FARMD –About Ag-Risk Management
Presenting ag-risk management: Basic concepts, Comprehensive glossaries, and Explanations of types of risks and risk management strategies.
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FARMD – AgRisk Community
A space for interaction, information, and knowledge sharing.
Including sections: My Connections Practitioners in Action Events and Training Resources Practitioners Directory
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FARMD – Practitioners in Action
Highlighting relevant ag-risk related topics and providing tools for sharing experiences and lessons learned.
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FARMD – Practitioners in Action
Reading breaking news related to ag-risk management.
Suggesting key topics to be featured and posted for discussion.
Featuring their projects and initiatives and highlighting relevant experiences and lessons learned under the “Notes from the Field” section.
Practitioners benefit by:
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FARMD – My Connections
My Connections is a space for networking and exchanging ideas, experiences, and knowledge with other practitioners.
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FARMD – My Connections
Share a detailed profile Engage in in-depth dialogue and debates on important ag-risk management topics Create and lead thematic groups or join those created by other practitioners Ask questions to the forum and/or respond to inquires from others Access videos and other sources available on the web
Opportunities offered to practitioners:
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FARMD – Events & Training
Find and publicize event and training opportunities.
FARMD periodically features selected events and trainings
Access and contribute to the information on events and training.
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FARMD – Resources
Search for: Reports Publications Case studies Presentations Briefing Notes Web sites Nearly 500 references available.
Contribute Resources to the Forum
FARMD features selected resources
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FARMD – Practitioners Directory
Profile your organization and get information about other organizations, programs, and initiatives
FARMD features individual organizations and initiatives.
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FARMD – Membership
Most sections of the FARMD knowledge management platform are accessible to all users.
To comment on articles, upload materials, and participate in discussions, however, registration with FARMD is required.
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FARMD – Membership
Success of the Forum relies on the engagement of its users.
FARMD is open to all individuals and organizations working or interested in ag-risk management – primarily in developing country contexts.
Members bring a broad array of experiences, skills and knowledge to the Forum, and will benefit from those of others.
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FARMD – Membership Expectations
Commitment to the mission of FARMD
Contribute content to, and engage in, the FARMD online platform, including:• posting resources• suggesting topics (regionally and thematically)• writing blog entries/submitting comments• participating in online debates• creating and participating in My Connections
groups
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FARMD – Support
Swiss Government’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
(SECO)
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The World Bank’s Agricultural Risk Management Team is instrumental in developing FARMD.
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Primary Donors
FARMD – Thank you!
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