80. The Conference was informed of recent developments of the World Agricultural Information Centre (WAICENT), FAO's strategic programme on information management and dissemination via FAO web site, CD-ROMs, multi-media, etc.8 In addition, FAO works with member countries through its WAICENT Outreach program to improve the efficiency, quality and relevance of information exchange among the various groups involved in agricultural development and food security. In Asia and the Pacific, WAICENT Outreach assists member countries to improve the management of agricultural information. Member countries were urged to participate in the upcoming Consultation on Agricultural Information Management (COAIM) in September 2002.
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