A special post conference event will be included with IAALD conference registration Opening Access to Knowledge in Agriculture, sponsored by IICA, FAO, GFAR, IAALD, and CTA will take place on Thursday, July 25 from 8:30-1:00pm. Send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] if you're planning to attend.

Session 1: “ International Initiatives to foster collaboration in Agricultural Data Management”

Thursday, July 25, 2013: 08.30 a.m.-10.00 a.m.

This workshop will present updates from a number of initiatives including: RDA (Research data alliance) working group on Open Agricultural Data; agINFRA project; G8 meeting on open Agricultural Data; G20 initiatives on Agricultural Information (TAP and Global Wheat Initiative);, and, the CIARD movement. Discussions will emphasize funding and implementation opportunities that open data resources and tools present, as well as how participants can collectively tap into these resources in order to set up strategies or action plans.

Session 2: “Learning resourcesfor strategic approaches to information and knowledge sharing”

Thursday, July 25, 2013; 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m.

An opportunity to learn, share and discuss resources for capacity development in the area of information and knowledge management by partners of IAALD. The IMARK initiative, its objectives, partners involved and the subject areas covered in the various courses will also be presented, including its strong relationship with the CIARD movement.

Session 3: “The role of Agricultural Knowledge Resources Centres in the future”

Thursday 25th, 2013; 11.30 a.m.-13.00 p .m.

This workshop will bring together issues from several initiatives and domains that relate to the operation of Agricultural Knowledge Resource Centres.g. the CIARD movement’sfocus on opening access to agricultural knowledge to better support small holders and improved monitoring and evaluation of the processes to demonstrate impact; technological changes in the field of information science and knowledge management and other emerging issues that are discussed at the Congress. Collaborative discussions will be held around contributions on defining the roles of Agricultural Knowledge Resource Centres, both physical and virtual, and how to get started on the path to change.

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Registration is open until July 1, 2013.