The Communication Services Department's work involves developing ICT-based communication services (e.g., supporting electronic networks on topics of importance to ACP countries) and promoting the use of more conventional channels, such as videos and face-to-face meetings. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging a mix between old and new channels - from seminars and radio to electronic networks and forums - to enable all stakeholders to participate fully in information exchange. The Centre's new organisational structure seeks also to reinforce the synergy between seminars and training, as well as increasing their link with other CTA programmes
The main activities are:
Regional Information Platforms and Networks
ICT4D/ICM Services Programme
Seminars and training programme
Media services
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The operational Office in Brussels has the following objectives:
Increase visibility of CTA programmes and activities and communicate our core messages
Feed the headquarters with the alerts on the key issues discussed by the development community in Brussels
Increase awareness and advocacy on the role agriculture and rural development plays for the ACP group of countries with the aim to attract additional interest and funding
Build partnerships and develop strategic alliances with key actors in the development community.
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The Planning and Strategic Services Department (PSSD) provides the operational programmes with management and technical back-up and monitors their work for quality and consistency, focus on cross-cutting issues and integration of activities. A key aspect of the department's work is to share information and experiences with development institutions, experts and partners; this helps it keep abreast of trends and translate these into plans for future activities.
The department main activities are:
Needs Assessment, Priority-setting and Evaluations
Agricultural Trade
Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Strategies Programme
Information and Communication Management (ICM) and Knowledge Management (KM) Strategies
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The Information Products and Dissemination Department (IPDD) produces and distributes print and electronic publications (including our well-known magazine, Spore) and provides a range of information services (e.g., the many ACP-based question-and-answer services we support). Key strategies are to involve more ACP authors and publishers in the Programme, disseminate information through a variety of channels and decentralise our information services to ACP regions where feasible. Our main activities are:
Publishing in print and electronic formats
Distribution of publications in print, electronic and audiovisual formats
Marketing services
Strengthening of ACP Information Services
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