 ID: 9722
Added: 2002-09-13 13:44
Modified: 2008-08-01 15:38
Refreshed: 2012-02-10 01:11
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| PAN - APCC Coconut Information Network |
The Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organization of 13 full member countries accounting for 85% of the world coconut production, is tasked to promote, coordinate, and harmonize activities of the coconut industry to benefit producers and those engaged in the processing and marketing sectors of the industry. In 1990, APCC implemented an integrated Coconut Information Service Program, which put in place a coherent information network. The availability of the Internet in Asia offers new mechanisms for networking and exchange of information. The objective of this project is to build on the information service of APCC by providing resources and skills to utilize and operate modern information and communications technologies as a mean of improving networking activities and the efficiency of the APCC network. The project will provide electronic mail (e-mail) and Internet access to APCC member institutions and assist national programs by providing training for national coconut information specialists. Coconut- related information will be packaged for publication on the World Wide Web; a pilot program of electronic publishing and on-line access to APCC databases will be developed; and the cost and benefits will be determined. The project will also test e-mail and Internet connectivity with selected stakeholders (researchers, producers, policymakers, processors, etc.) to determine future needs; and develop and test the efficiency of computer conferences for discussions between APCC member institutions and stakeholders.
Post-Project Summary : 2000-04-01
Post-Project Summary
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