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Great success for e-learning modules on information management

14-02-2007 (Paris)
Over 45 000 Information Management Resource Kits (IMARKs) – e-learning modules on information management - have been distributed by FAO, UNESCO and Partners worldwide.
IMARK is a partnership-based e-learning initiative to train individuals and support institutions and networks world-wide in the effective management of information. The kit consists of a suite of distance learning resources, tools and communities on information management.

IMARK learning materials are being developed as a series of modules available online and on CD-ROM. The modules are being developed using the latest methods in e-learning, providing an interactive environment for self-paced learning.

IMARK is being spearheaded by FAO in collaboration with over 30 partner and contributing organizations and is coordinated through a Steering Group consisting of the following:
  • Association for Progressive Communications (APC.org)

  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

  • Agricultural Research for Developing Countries (CIRAD)
  • Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA)
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
  • Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

  • UNESCO
The following modules are so far available:

Management of Electronic Documents
Available in: English, French, Spanish, soon in Arabic, Chinese
Building Electronic Communities and Networks
Available in: English soon in French and Spanish
Investing in Information for Development
Available in: English soon French and Spanish
Digitization and Digital Libraries
Available in: English, French and Spanish
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