The FAIR data principles (Findable, Interoperable, Accessible, Reusable) were drafted by the FORCE11 group in 2015.  The principles have since received worldwide recognition as a useful framework for thinking about sharing data in a way that will enable maximum use and reuse. The common application of FAIR principles result in great ...

In this webinar, Dr. Kenneth Mubea (the Capacity Development Lead) at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) shared some of the RCMRD's experiences and projects harnessing open data to achieve sustanaible development in Agriculture.The recording of this webinar is now available HERE.GODAN webinar series ...

(Photo credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten)WHAT : Data for Development FestivalWHEN : 21-23 March 2018WHERE : Bristol, United KingdomThis event for the partners and friends of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data will focus on driving action and fostering strong links that will lead to improved outcomes as the Global Partnership ...

As you may already know, beginning in April 2017 AGROVOC updates its content on a monthly basis.AGROVOC team takes this opportunity to inform all interested parties about the AGROVOC December 2017 release. As of today, AGROVOC counts up to 35,000 concepts and 660,000 terms in up to 30 languages covering topics related to food, ...

OBJECTIVE:Knowledge sharing & experience capitalization on how to use the AGORA platform to access an outstanding digital library collection in the fields of food, agriculture, environmental science and related social sciences.WHEN : 27-28 November 2017WHERE : Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaIn November 2017 the AGORA team of the Food and Agriculture Organization of ...