The National Agricultural Information System/Network (NAIS)
23/11/2012
The CIARD Movement has published a third use case, this time about the National Agricultural Information System/Network (NAIS) of Jordan.
This case study describes NAIS and provides a brief on progress towards openness of agricultural research for innovation, as expressed by the CIARD Manifesto and Checklist. It also highlights the lessons learned during its development and deployment:
- the need to create an enabling environment that recognizes the value of connectivity;
- institutionalization of networks;
- networks depend on and work with people and not on technology alone;
- locally adapted content and context;
- the need to ensure sustainability and self-financing;
- acquiring a knowledge-sharing culture that is based on collaborative methods and exchange mechanisms;
- the significance of the need to network with face-to-face meetings;
- partnership with national institutions, regional and international organizations
Know more about NAIS and lessons learnt at the National Agricultural Information System/Network (NAIS)