(ICT) Bundelkhand Knowledge Platform, by Development Alternatives

Bundelkhand Knowledge Platform, by Development Alternatives

The Bundelkhand Knowledge Platform is a forum where ideas and experiences are exchanged leading to sustainable practices in agriculture, livestock, energy and water security; and advocacy of appropriate development strategies and policies for Bundelkhand in the context of climate change, was launched on the 29 th of July 2010. The participants included representatives from Civil Society Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Research Organizations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, other local distinguished individuals and other stakeholders. In all, around 60 persons attended the workshop that launched the platform at TARAgram Orchha and made a commitment to carry forward the cause of the Bundelkhand Knowledge Platform.

It was decided that the Knowledge Platform would bring out material such as policy briefs, case studies, perspective notes etc. which would help the decision makers in taking informed decisions and design sound policy. Apart from this, a compilation of materials available from various partners such as literature, tools, manuals, etc. will be maintained as a common good.

The target audience of the Bundelkhand Knowledge Platform are primarily two fold. First, the Experts were to provide critical inputs and recommendations so as to influence policy. Second, the State Government Officials would be a target in order to bring about amendments and implementation guidelines.

A number of players are involved in the development planning and implementation spheres. Each of these partners has a unique role and lessons to be shared which have potential to contribute to policy formulation and its implementation.

The various stakeholders that the participants identified during the course of the workshop were

• Farmers
• Workers
• Civil Society Organisations
• Community Based Organisations
• Industries
• Media
• Government
• Panchayati Raj Institutions
• Scientists
• Advocates

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Courtesy: DevAlt.org