e-Agriculture related Podcasts
e-agriculture.org makes virtually available global discussions on the role of ICT in Agriculture and Rural Development. Please explore below some of these most recent podcasts - from personal interviews to international events.
If you have a podcast that you would like to submit to this resource, please contact info@e-agriculture.org
Podcast
- 12 05 10 Allison Hornery 'The WSIS 2010 e-agriculture Chair is waiting to take your call': An interview with Allison Hornery, CivicTEC, who used social media to reach out to create a truly global debate on ICT and rural enterprise 'The WSIS 2010 e-agricul
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Size 2.82 MB Uploaded 2010.05.13 Description FAO's Michael Riggs talks to Allison Hornery of CivicTEC, a not-for-profit organization that fosters social innovation through initiatives on digital leadership, digital citizenship & digital equity. Allison moderated this year’s WSIS e-Agriculture discussion held at ITU and ensured that Community members insights were shared with those in the room, and around the world. She talks about ICT and rural enterprise, and the challenge of creating awareness at the rural level.
FAO's Michael Riggs talks to Allison Hornery of CivicTEC, a not-for-profit organization that fosters social innovation through initiatives on digital leadership, digital citizenship & digital equity. Allison moderated this year’s WSIS e-Agriculture discussion held at ITU and ensured that Community members insights were shared with those in the room, and around the world. She talks about ICT and rural enterprise, and the challenge of creating awareness at the rural level.
- An Interview with Charlotte Masiello-Riome, e-Agriculture.org Coordinator and WSIS Focal Point for Action Line: E-Agriculture Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities
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Size 3.16 MB Uploaded 2008.06.18 Description Insight on effective facilitation of Online Communities, and Online Course from IMARK - Interview by Nancy White, Full Circle Associates. You can access the online courses at www.imarkgroup.org
- Interview with Matt Keller, One Laptop Per Child Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities
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Size 1.2 MB Uploaded 2008.06.17 Description Interview with Matt Keller, One Laptop Per Child, on the potential of initiatives, such as the OX, to make a difference in various areas of development, from Health to Agriculture and beyond.
- 23 March 2010-Nadejda Loumbeva interviewed Lisa Cespedes and Michael Riggs on the nature, challenges and opportunities of facilitating geographically distributed networks and communities.
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Size 3.41 MB Uploaded 2010.04.20 Description This podcast focuses on their experience with the e-Agriculture Community (www.e-agriculture.org). Lisa joined e-Agriculture in 2008 and a Social Media and Communications Consultant for the Community. Michael has been part of e-Agriculture since its launch in 2007 and is now the Community’s Lead Facilitator. Nadejda Loumbeva is an expert on networks and communities who has been working with FAO over the past two years.
- What role could the $100 (XO) laptop play outside the educational sphere for which it was originally intended – specifically related to Agriculture and Rural Development? Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities Introduction to K
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Size 18.34 MB Uploaded 2008.06.18 Description World Summit on the Information Society Special Event - May 2008 Geneva Switzerland
A recent World Summit on the Information Society event focused on the adaptation the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative into a One Laptop Per Farmer (OLPF) variant. In providing XO laptops for farmers in isolated third-world communities, the OLPF is intended to help these farmers compete in the global market by allowing them to research market prices, share effective agricultural techniques, and develop an understanding of new technologies. If successful, this program will provide farmers with a vital element for success- the power of knowledge. Click here to access the full audio presentation from May 2008. Panelists included representatives from CTA, FAO, Katalyst, OLPC, and Microsoft.
- Market spies in Tanzania: IFAD and the First Mile Project Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities Introduction to Knowledge Sharing Networks and Communities
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Size 2.05 MB Uploaded 2008.06.17 Description To the market vendors who sell him vegetables and rice, Stanley Mchome is just another customer, albeit one who asks a great many questions. But in reality, Stanley’s inquisitiveness is far more than friendly banter. When he’s not tending to his rice fields in Northern Tanzania, Stanley is a “Mkulima Shushushu” – Kiswahili for “market spy.”
