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Agriculture, libraries and human development: case studies of Europe, Africa and Latin America

Explore case studies from Europe, Africa, and Latin America on how public libraries are bridging the knowledge gap for rural farmers in agriculture. Learn how access to information, training, and innovative services are transforming farming communities.

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Agriculture, libraries and human development: case studies of Europe, Africa and Latin America

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  1. Agriculture, libraries and human development: case studies of Europe, Africa and Latin America Ugne Lipeikaite, EIFL, Italy Gonzalo Oyarzun, DIBAM, Chile

  2. What we are doing here?

  3. For the 70 percent of the world's poor who live in rural areas, agriculture is the main source of income and employment

  4. Access to information plays a vital role in o sustainable farming Resources are scarce and communities are marginalized Local libraries are close to the communities they serve

  5. Libraries turn informationinto skills and opportunities Public libraries exist everywhere, in almostevery country. There are more than 230,000public librariesin developing and transition countries.

  6. Armenia - The Public Library of Berd Community • Goal: increased farmers’ interest in organic farming and created new online sales opportunities for organic produce Source: http://www.azhdahak.com Source: http://vestnikkavkaza.net

  7. Chile - Panguipulli Public Library no. 296 • Goal: connecting farmers in remote mountain communities to rich sources of agricultural information

  8. Colombia - Public Library Laboratorio del Espiritu • Goal: sparking interest in new income-generating activities in remote farming communities Source: Flickr of Labaratorio del Espiritu

  9. Latvia - Klintaine Public Library • Goal: information and training service shows that webinars are an effective way of reaching farmers with vital information

  10. Lithuania - Pasvalys Marius Katiliskis Public Library • Goal: to build farmers’ marketing capacity through ICT training, web-portal and desktop publishing center

  11. Serbia - Public Library "Radislav Nikcevic" • Goal: AgroLib online market improves farming methods and increases sales of farm produce

  12. Uganda – Kachumbala Area Cooperative Enterprise Community Library • Goal: farmers learn ICT skills to take part in farmer-to-farmer knowledge-sharing service

  13. Uganda – Maendeleo Foundation and five community libraries • Goal: Internet-based database of information for farmers throughout Uganda in local languages

  14. Uganda – National Library of Uganda • Goal: teaming up with a telecentre to create opportunities for women farmers

  15. Uganda – Rwenzori Information Network • Goal: Smart phone service to combat plant pests and diseases

  16. EIFL Public Library Innovation Programme (PLIP) • Was launched to explore and demonstrate how ICT-enabled public libraries can address community information needs. • Provided small grants to 39 public and community libraries in 23 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America to introduce innovative services in the areas of: • health; • agriculture; • economic development; • education; and • reaching out to disadvantaged and vulnerable members of the community.

  17. EIFL Public Library Innovation Programme (PLIP) Our grants enabled libraries: • To acquire technology; • To build the capacity of librarians and community members to use technology; • To buy up-to-date print and electronic resources; • To create content in local languages of interest to the community; and • To build partnerships with experts (health, agriculture, etc). Alltheseelementsenabledlibraries to develop innovative servicesthatmeet community needs.

  18. So what public libraries do for farmers? • Provide physical access to ICT’s • Skills training • Access to content and repackaging it to meet community needs

  19. Challenges and ways out • Public libraries need expertise: for technical support related to power, connectivity and choice of ICT • Public libraries need expertise: for training, and to prepare them for new roles • Public libraries need expertise:to develop agricultural content and support farmers’ information needs

  20. Thank you and let‘s stay connected • Website - www.eifl.net • Online newsletter - www.eifl.net/subscribe • Mailing lists for EIFL programmes • facebook.com/eiflnet • twitter.com/eiflnet

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