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Context
Digital technologies play an important role in agricultural production and have become an important driving force in alleviating poverty and achieving Zero Hunger. At the same time, the popularity of digital technologies has changed the way knowledge is disseminated and shared, as digital platforms have become an increasingly important way to share knowledge and exchange experiences.
WFP Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation (WFP China COE) upgraded its web-based South-South Cooperation (SSC) Knowledge Sharing Platform and launched "Cloud School"with the aim to create a two-side platform and knowledge hub linking knowledge providers and demanders. Cloud School provides developing countries with China’s knowledge, technology and policy references on agricultural development and rural transformation. In addition, WFP China COE leverages the most useful experiences and proven technologies for poverty reduction and rural transformation to broker SSC activities through digitalised working environment and modalities across policy, technical and grass-root level.
● Aspects to be explored during this side event will include:
1) Overview of WFP-China SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform and Cloud School function, structure, and impact
WFP-China SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform provides knowledge of China's experiences and solutions in four thematic areas of Value Chain Development for Smallholders, Post-harvest Loss Management and Food Systems, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Resilience, as well as Innovative Poverty Alleviation Initiative, and motivates people in their self-empowerment for food security locally. The Cloud School is embedded in this Platform, which offers an inclusive space and tailored learning programme for learners at all levels. Courses offered in Cloud School reflect WFP China COE's work on the four thematic areas, as well as the value chain development in rice, Juncao and cassava. The main sections of SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform include: Solutions, Policy Reference, Experts, SSC Engagement, Publications and FAQs. As a knowledge hub, the SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform serves an enabling environment for partners to post demands, share solutions and connect with each other for food security, nutrition improvement, poverty reduction and rural transformation. Strategic partners and technical partners of WFP China COE provide policy references, technology and knowledge.
2) Overview of digitalised SSC
a) China's digitalised technologies for poverty reduction and rural transformation
Digital technologies have been used in the production, storage, logistics and retail of agriculture, playing an important role in four areas WFP China COE prioritised, which can improve the efficiency of agricultural production, enhance the quality of agricultural products, and promote the farmers' income, etc.
-Smallholder value chain：Rural informatisation, Rural e-commerce (online business, live streaming marketing), Farmers Information Service, etc.
-Post-harvest Loss Management and Food Systems: IOT for grain reserve management, Information service for smallholders, Smart control of granary/ warehouse system, E-trading platform, Grain bank and digitalized financial services, etc.
-Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Resilience: Information service, GIS analysis, Remote sensing, Rapid assessment, Drone for emergency response, Digital water saving irrigation, etc.
-Innovative Poverty Alleviation Initiative: Digitalized countryside infrastructure construction, Blockchain for rural poverty reduction, Low-income households identification and registration, etc.
b) Digital management of SSC
Digital SSC is based on the SSC database and makes solutions from knowledge providers accessible, affordable, available, and transparent through formats of webinar and lecture series, virtual tours, and livestreaming.
Objectives
● Present WFP-China SSC Knowledge Sharing Platform and Cloud School
● Introduce digitalised SSC
▷ China's digitalised technologies for poverty reduction and rural transformation
▷ Digital management of SSC
Outcomes
● Increase global awareness on WFP China COE’s South-South Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Platform and Cloud School as an effective tool for digitalized SSTC
● Promote affordable and effective digital technology for agricultural development and rural transformation
● Present effective approaches for SSTC management and working mechanism
Please join us through：
Zoom Meeting ID: 947 8193 0534 Passcode: 444385
14 September 19:30-20:30 Beijing time/11:30-12:30 GMT
Register here：https://wfp-org-conference.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kutvm7cnRv6ivEGjzh9hmg
Agenda
● Moderator: Dr. Sixi Qu, Representative/ Country Director, WFP China
● Format: Zoom.
● Duration: 1 Hour
● Interpretation: Chinese, English, French, Spanish (optional).
