While his two colleagues are working on their assignments, Dr. Carama drafts an announcement for the meeting.
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Dear Colleagues,
We are at the beginning of an "information revolution" for agriculture in our country. Organizations like MMRI have invested heavily in new information technology, new means of accessing scientific journals and databases, new types of electronic publications, and new approaches to training.
But where is MMRI going with its information programmes?
I have decided to call a one-day meeting to discuss these issues. I hope that the output of the meeting will be agreement on a series of information investment PRIORITIES for MMRI.
This meeting will be both timely and urgent. Our Ministry has asked MMRI to develop a 5-year information plan. It wants to know how we intend to reach agricultural producers with our information products and services.
We are inviting about 20 people. We would like to keep the group small. Participants will include MMRI staff, representatives of the farming community, as well as officials from government organisations, NGOs, and commercial companies.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely, Dr. A.B. Carama Director of Information Services, MMRI
1. Setting Information Priorities
