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FIDAFRIQUE

FIDAFRIQUE is an Internet-based network linking 30 IFAD-funded projects and other partner organizations in Western and Central Africa.

FIDAFRIQUE initially focused on improving communication among projects, partners and IFAD headquarters by providing access to the Internet and e-mail, which encouraged better exchanges and sharing of information, experience and results among projects and partners. The faster and more direct communication that electronic networking allows is expected to lead to better informal networking between those involved in projects.

Achievements

FIDAFRIQUE has:

• encouraged formal and informal exchange of information on rural development and poverty eradication methodologies, techniques and processes
• led to greater sharing of experiences and results among IFAD projects in the region and with researchers and IFAD partners
• improved project workers’ access to information

As it moves into its second phase in 2004, FIDAFRIQUE will continue to work on technical issues related to
connectivity. Emphasis will be placed on building information management capacity in IFAD projects and
selected regional partner institutions, and on ensuring timely generation of useful information. This information
will involve two broad areas – thematic rural development issues and project management issues.

FIDAFRIQUE is funded by IFAD. Implementation of field activities is coordinated by the United Nations Office for Project Services in Dakar, Senegal.

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