TY  - JOUR
AB  - Begins by tracing the efforts that have been undertaken to establish an agricultural information programme in Southern Africa. Argues that in order to develop an appropriate agricultural information programme in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) there is need to establish in each SADC country an agricultural information policy which supports both the generation of agricultural information and the development and training of agricultural information specialists. Gives an illustration of a programme which will provide the necessary professional training. Stresses that existing agricultural libraries need to be empowered in such a way that they are able to carry out their function effectively. A regional network should also be established to provide for the speedy delivery of information to end‐users. Concludes by calling for stability in the region to enable the agricultural information programme to succeed.
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
SN  - 0143-5124
DO  - 10.1108/01435129710166851
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129710166851
AU  - Thapisa A.P.N.
PY  - 1997
Y1  - 1997/01/01
TI  - A quest for an agricultural information programme for Southern Africa
T2  - Library Management
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 196
EP  - 204
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -