lead-india communication platform in association with the virtual centre for research and...
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LEAD-India Communication Platformin association with the
Virtual Centre for Research and Development -Livestock Environment and Development (LEAD) Initiative
developed and hosted by
Centre for Environment Education
Supported by CALPI, a programme of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation,
and Intercooperation
LEAD India Communication Platform
Developed and hosted by CEE.
Supported by CALPI (a programme of SDC), FAO-LEAD
Goals of the platform
Project conceived as first step towards development of India Platform dealing with livestock and environment issues, supported by LEAD, FAO
To build up a network and foundation for the LEAD-India Platform
Objectives
To facilitate networking, feedback and professional exchange in India
Provide policy-makers with knowledge in
order to promulgate policies that encourage development and use of sustainable livestock systems
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Documentation and dissemination of experiences
To assist in capacity building
To liaise with organisations, institutions and development projects
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Platform users
Policy & decision makers Practitioners Extension workers NGOs, CBOs Researchers & Academics Media
Activities
Electronic services
The LEAD India website will act as a platform to disseminate information. The various functions of the website are:
Digital library comprising publications relevant to livestock-environment issues
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LEAD experts — a database of experts in livestock and environment, with facilities for users to interact with them
Institutions — a database of institutions working on the identified livestock and environment issues
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Platform newsletter to disseminate information related to livestock- environment issues, events, news and related information
Electronic conferences for thematic exchanges and consultations to create and update awareness amongst users on livestock, environment & development issues
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Decision Support Tools for policy makers, such as Global & Hotspot-specific LEAD Toolboxes, maps etc. Toolbox: Set of electronic tools to identify appropriate technology & policy interventions in livestock-environment interactions
Hotspot: Thematic area where sustainability of ecosystem or livelihoods faces stress from livestock-environment interactions
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Case studies — a compilation of innovative initiatives, best practices etc.
Hotspot/Theme Search to help users locate themes/issues/topics related to hotspots covered by other LEAD platforms; and
Data on livestock and environment in &
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Other communication efforts
Newsletter
Pamphlets
Posters
CDs
Wall newsletter for farmers
Training programmes
Workshops and Seminars