Uganda libraries improving farmers’ lives EIFL’s Public Library Innovation Programme (EIFL-PLIP) has shared results of three library information projects that are improving lives in farming communities in Uganda. Kachumbala Area Cooperative Enterprise Community Library (KACE) used information and communication technology (ICT) to support farmer-to-farmer learning and develop local language learning materials for farmers. Maendeleo Foundation piloted an ICT-based agricultural information service in five community libraries and inspired community members to contribute funds to support the service in future. Rwenzori Information Centre (RIC-NET), working through a community library, used smart phones and other ICT to help over 800 farmers combat plant pests and diseases. These three services are among 13 innovative public and community library services funded by EIFL-PLIP in 2012 in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. EIFL-PLIP regularly publishes case studies that demonstrate the contribution of public and community libraries to development. Read more case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Source: aims.fao.org/community/announcements/blogs/uganda-libraries-improving-farmers-lives
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:35:26 +0000