Isaura Lopes Ramos
International Aid/Cooperation Officer, European Commission
International Aid/Cooperation Officer, European Commission
Biography
International Aid/Cooperation Officer, European Commission
Articles
Why focus on data? Why GODAN?
by Isaura Lopes Ramos and Chris Addison
In September 2016, the first Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) summit took place in New York. And in February 2017, the third international workshop on impacts with open data in agriculture and nutrition was held in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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How an ICT knowledge platform can support agribusiness in the Caribbean region
by Stéphane Boyera and Isaura Lopes Ramos
In the Caribbean region, tourism is an essential element of the economy, and one of the sectors with the biggest growth in the recent years. For instance, in 2014, the region received 26.3 million tourists who spent US$29.2 billion, setting a new record for the region (Dawkins, 2015). However, to sustain this growth, the tourism sector must develop strategies to adapt to the new demands from the visitors and diversify its products from the traditional sea-sand-sun and cruise options.
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Women at the forefront of knowledge sharing
Women are the backbone of the development of rural and national economies. They comprise 43% of the world’s agricultural labour force, and as much as 70% in some countries.
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The power of online communities
by Chris Addison and Isaura Lopes Ramos
Smallholder farmers need to absorb a huge amount of information that will directly impact their work. Communities of practice can strengthen their ability to influence agricultural research and policy and improve their farming practices.
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Publications
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The power of online communities
Smallholder farmers need to absorb a huge amount of information that will directly impact their work. Communities of practice can strengthen their ability to influence agricultural research and policy and improve their farming practices.
events
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Mar 5
Building Synergies in Capacity Development at IGAD Pre-Conference Meeting, RDA-9
There are many synergies in capacity development activities undertaken by the RDA Interest Group on Agricultural… -
Mar 5
Creating Impact with Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, CABI, GODAN, CTA and Wageningen UR are partnering to organise the 3rd Workshop on Creating Impact with Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition. The workshop will be staged at… -
Mar 5
CAADP Journalist Network-Training on Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition
Open data plays a critical role in the agricultural and nutritional sector. Most specifically, it is key in the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), the framework for improving food security, nutrition, and increasing incomes in Africa's largely farming based economies. The continental agenda relies on indicators from each CAADP implementing coun…
