ICTUpdate

Water, soil and data

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:29 GMT

A project in Swaziland uses remote sensing and GIS to identify irrigable farmland. The data are analysed to improve the efficiency of project management processes.

A plan for the future

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:12:16 GMT

Tanzania’s Ministry of Water and Irrigation has developed an ICT strategy, which includes using GIS, radio and cell phones, to deliver irrigation and water services.

A balanced delivery

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:52:49 GMT

Irrisat-SMS combines satellite data, information from local weather stations and feedback from farmers to deliver daily, detailed irrigation scheduling advice via SMS.

Remote control

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:27:58 GMT

Managers of the Office du Niger irrigation scheme in Mali are using remote sensing data to analyse the efficiency of the system without having to physically check the infrastructure. The information will help them prepare for future expansion.

Collaboration in communication

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:40:56 GMT

A broad partnership of individuals, businesses, NGOs, and government departments is supporting an ICT cooperative to improve rural connectivity in the Butajira area of Ethiopia.

The market spread

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:22:40 GMT

A cooperative of shea butter producers in southern Mali uses ICTs to market their product, improve management systems, and train members in new processing techniques.

A program to build trust

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:08:42 GMT

Specially developed software helps Kenyan coffee cooperatives manage their business, and provides their members with accurate accounts and transparent record keeping.

A standard system

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:43:17 GMT

The Coffee Growers Association of Oaxaca in Mexico uses DigitalICS, a specially developed software program, to help farmers improve the quality of their coffee. Inspectors use cell phones to gather data, which are then posted to password-protected web pages.

Directing the discussion

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:45:22 GMT

Communities in Cameroon use participatory mapping methods to support their claim to disputed land. The maps they produce lead to informed negotiations between the parties.

A guide to good practice

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:39:04 GMT

As geographic information technologies become easier to use – and misuse – a group of experts has developed a training kit to improve the practice of community-based mapping.