Agri-Business Information System (ABIS)
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Lead Organisation |
Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Jamaica |
Type of Project Activity |
Development project with ICT4D component |
Project URL |
NA |
Brief Description |
To establish ICT systems to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of Jamaica’s Agricultural sector, in particular the rural farming community. To provide a comprehensive service that is verifiable and derived through a transparent process. Its developmental objectives aim at modernizing the agriculture sector in Jamaica by providing improved communication, efficiency and productivity among agricultural stakeholders as well as to increase their business linkages and opportunities.
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Contact name |
Mr. Douglas Nelson |
Contact email |
rada@cwjamaica.com |
Contact Phone/Fax |
876) 977-1158-63 |
Regular Postal Address |
Hope Gardens, Kingston 6, Jamaica W.I. |
Affiliated Organisations |
RADA, EU/EJASP, IICD and the Ministry of Agriculture
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Funding Agencies |
European Union, International Institute of Communication and Development |
Target Beneficiaries |
Jamaica agricultural sector |
Start Date |
29-01-2006 |
End Date |
29-01-2006 |
Project Budget |
NA |
Current Status |
In progress |
Countr(ies) Involved |
Jamaica |
Sector |
Agriculture |
Description of ICT Components |
A computer based market information system is being developed |
Millennium Development Goals |
1. Poverty Eradication |
Project Document(s) |
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