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How ICT can make a difference in agricultural livelihoods
| Source: | IICD |
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In recent years, the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) in the Hague, the Netherlands, has been engaged in projects that focus on the use of ICT in the agricultural sector. The experiences of IICD and other organisations form the basis for the recommendations for future action in Commonwealth countries.
By Jac Stienen with Wietse Bruinsma and Frans Neuman, International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
Agriculture is an important sector with the majority of the rural population in developing countries depending on it. The sector faces major challenges of enhancing production in a situation of dwindling natural resources necessary for production. The growing demand for agricultural products, however, also offers opportunities for producers to sustain and improve their livelihoods. Information and communication technologies (ICT) play an important role in addressing these challenges and uplifting the livelihoods of the rural poor. This article explores the potential contribution of ICT to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and the efficiency of the agricultural sector in developing countries.
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