Issues around farmers’ rights to data, both in terms of access to data and ownership of data, are crucial to one of the key areas of activity of GFAR: the opening of access to information systems for sharing, transforming and using agricultural knowledge, especially in light of GFAR’s overall approach to putting the smallholder farmer at the centre of innovation and seeking change in their lives.
GFAR themes 2013
Issues around farmers’ rights to data, both in terms of access to data and ownership of data, are crucial to one of the key areas of activity of GFAR: the opening of access to information systems for sharing, transforming and using agricultural knowledge, especially in light of GFAR’s overall approach to putting the smallholder farmer at the centre of innovation and seeking change in their lives.
October was an exciting month for the Partners in GFAR! We came together to break down the barriers between our institutions, open up dialogue and take action as a unique Global Forum. Together, we:
Legal/Policy Adviser, Empowerment of Rural Communities/Farmer’s rights to genetic resources and data
Duty station: Rome, Italy, or other location as appropriate.
Contract type: International consultancy
Duration: 2 months, with possibility of further extension, subject to performance