Networks:Effectiveness in Improving Access to Information

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NetworksEffectiveness in Improving Access to
Information

• Agenda 21 and Information Demand
• Bridging the Data Gap
• Improving Information Availability

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Global Conference on Sustainable Development of
Small Island Developing States, 1994

• Development of SIDSNET

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Caribbean Ministerial Meeting of Experts on
Implementation of SIDS Programme of Action, 1995
Recommendations

• Survey of resources
• Preparation of proposal for information
  management
• Training

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Information Initiatives

• SIDSNET
• INFOTERRA
• ODINCARSA
• CCPACC
• CFRAMP

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Library/Bibliographic Networks

• CAGRIS
• CARISPLAN
• CEIS
• MEDCARIB
• CAIS

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Thematic and Commodity Networks

• CARINET - Biosystematics
• CRIDNET - Rice
• CIPMNET - Integrated pest management
• CLAWRENET - Land and Water resources
• CAPGERNET - Plant Genetic resources
• CABANET - Banana and plantain

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Network Development

• Define information gaps
• Define user community
• Set up guidelines for collecting, analysing,
  interpreting and presenting information

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Assessment of Impact

• Qualitative and quantitative methods
• Evolving study
• Menou
• IDRC
• CTA
• UNESCO

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Evaluating Effectiveness

• Performance Indicators - relating inputs to use

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Evaluating Effectiveness

• Effectiveness Indicators - relating outputs to
  use

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Evaluating Effectiveness

• Cost-Effectiveness Indicators - relating inputs
  to use

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Evaluating Effectiveness

• Cost-Benefit Indicators - relating inputs to use

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Evaluating Effectiveness

• Impact Indicators - relating use to outcomes

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Evaluating at Operational level

• Information Collection and Management
• Information Dissemination
• Meeting Users Needs
• Sustainability