AgriGIS workshop and ThinkTank

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the workshop are to:

  • Promote  the use of Open software, open data and Open science in the agriculture sector in Africa using AgriGIS as an example
  • Share ideas from GRASP research and build more collaborations
  • Act as a springboard for GODAN capacity development activities

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The expected outcomes are:

  • Understanding of open software, open data and open science enhanced
  • Tools and standards for enhancing open data and open science demonstrated
  • Identifying opportunities for joint collaborations for future research and training
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  • TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Participants at the workshop and think-tank meetings will be policy makers, senior research scientists, academics and students.

 

PROPOSED APPROACH AND ACTIVITIES

Activities for the two-day workshop and think-tank meetings will be bringing together experts ,senior policy officers, academics, researchers, students  on discussions, group work, presentations, demonstrations and discussions.