AGORA
AGORA is an international program that provides free or low-cost access to major scientific journals in agriculture and related biological, environmental, and social sciences to public institutions in developing countries. The program is part of the Research4Life initiative, which also includes HINARI, OARE, and ARDI.
History[edit | edit source]
AGORA, which stands for Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture, was launched in 2003 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in collaboration with major scientific publishers. The goal of AGORA is to improve the quality and effectiveness of agricultural research, education, and training in low-income countries.
Objectives[edit | edit source]
The primary objectives of AGORA are:
- To enhance the quality and effectiveness of agricultural research, education, and training in developing countries.
- To provide access to a high-quality, relevant, and timely scientific literature.
- To support the development of a sustainable research culture in the agricultural sciences.
Eligibility[edit | edit source]
AGORA is available to public institutions in eligible developing countries. These institutions include:
Content[edit | edit source]
AGORA provides access to a wide range of scientific literature, including:
The content covers various disciplines such as:
Partners[edit | edit source]
AGORA is supported by a number of partners, including:
Impact[edit | edit source]
Since its inception, AGORA has significantly contributed to the advancement of agricultural research and education in developing countries. It has enabled researchers, educators, and students to access high-quality scientific information, which has led to improved research outputs and educational outcomes.
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