REPORT
BHUTAN TCP/BHU/3004

Virtual Extension and
Research Communication Network (VERCON)

September 19, 2006 � December 18, 2006

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Table of contents

Part I   [508Kb]

Executive summary
Introduction and background to the mission
Terms of reference
Main findings and conclusions
Recommendations
ANNEXES

ANNEX 1 - MAP OF VERCON-BHUTAN PILOT SITES
ANNEX 2 - ORGANOGRAM OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
ANNEX 3 - BRIEF SUMMARY OF VARIOUS INFORMATION NEEDS’ ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RNR SECTOR ANNEX 4 - RESULTS OF VERCON PROJECT TEAM INFORMATION NEEDS’ ASSESSMENT
ANNEX 5 - SAMPLE FORMAT FOR A PRESENTATION OF AN AGRI-INPUT PRODUCT (POWER TILLER)
ANNEX 6 - DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED FLOW FOR DISTANCE DIAGNOSIS IN AGRICULTURAL CROPS AND LIVESTOCK USING THE VERCON-BHUTAN SYSTEM
ANNEX 7 - USER NEEDS’ ASSESSMENT VS. EXISTING INFORMATION PRODUCTS IN BHUTAN, BY STAKEHOLDER’S GROUP
ANNEX 8 - CONTENTS FOR THE LINKS MODULE OF VERCONBHUTAN WEBSITE
ANNEX 9 - VERCON-BHUTAN SYSTEMS, INITIAL TEAMS’ RECOMMENDATIONS

Part II   [528Kb]

ANNEX 10 - MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
ANNEX 11 - THE VERCON-BHUTAN LEAFLET – FINAL VERSION
ANNEX 12 - REVISED DESCRIPTION OF THE SIX MODULES INCLUDED IN VERCON-BHUTAN
ANNEX 13 - PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR VERCON-BHUTAN EDITORIAL-QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE/GROUP
ANNEX 14 - FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE FOR VERCON-BHUTAN
ANNEX 15 - BAJO WORKSHOP OUTPUT ON THE PREPARATION OF PACKAGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND GEOG INFORMATION FOR WEB POSTING

Part III   [541Kb]

PowerPoint presentation on Workshop Mechanics
Format for the package of technology for agriculture
Annex 16. Technology write-up and a brief description of the nine commodities included in VERCON-Bhutan

Part IV    [687Kb]

Technology for WALNUT production in Bhutan
Technology for CHILI production in Bhutan
Technology for TOMATO production in Bhutan
Technology for major pest and disease management of agricultural crops in Bhutan
Banana trade in the Caribbean
Rice trade in the Caribbean
Competitiveness, investment and Caribbean agriculture

Part V    [900Kb]

Technology for POULTRY production in Bhutan
Technology for PIG production in Bhutan
Technology for BAMBOO PROPAGATION in Bhutan
Technology for PANGTSE PROPAGATION in Bhutan

Training on Internet Basics and Troubleshooting: Manual

Part VI    [841Kb]

Training in File management: Manual

Part VII    [1Mb]

Course Schedule – Use of VERCON-Bhutan Website
Q&A about VERCON-Bhutan