The Value of Data

The document discusses open data policies and the value of data. It outlines risks and challenges of open data like re-valuing data, ensuring data standards, and maintaining confidentiality. The document proposes initial training resources on topics like data quality, data collection methods, metadata, and archiving. It asks what capacities and skills researchers need to comply with open data policies and take advantage of them. Feedback on the training topics is requested.

The value of data
Carlos Barahona
Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, UK

Open Data Policies
• We are moving in the direction of change
• IT is ready and changing fast
• CG ODP is in place
• but I believe it is a working hypothesis and will evolve
• Incentives, skills and resources requireed are probably
underestimated
• But we also need a change in culture

Risks and challenges
• Re-value the data
• Use accumulated data
• How to provide data
• Compliance and supervision
• Data Standards
• Data depositories
• Incentives
• Support
• Confidentiality
• Completeness
• Long term management

An initial proposal for training resources
• What is Data Quality?
• Role of scientists and research methods support in relation to Data Quality
• The value of data: Design-Collect-Assess-Build-Share
• Elements of sampling
• Good Data Collection
• Using paper
• Using electronic devices
• Checking consistency of data
• Metadata
• Data archiving
• What is research with a Systems Approach
• Options by Context – an emerging framework for research

What capacities/skills do we (scientists/ research methods
support/institutions) need to develop to:
• Comply with CG Open Data Policy
• Take advantage of the Open Data Policy, i.e. what can it do for me?

Resources
• Do you have any suggestions for
• Additions
• Remove some items
• Contents of some of the topics

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This document discusses data management strategies at CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems. It notes that data from experiments is often stored in files but not shared, resulting in low usage. The strategy presented involves curating data and making it accessible online through an open source dataverse network. This allows data to be shared, accessed by all as a public good, and ensures high standards for data quality, curation and access. Examples shown include agricultural data from various projects displayed and available for download through interactive tables, maps and charts.

Data Management: Geo-informatics

This document discusses the role of geospatial science, technology, and applications (GeSTA) in agro-ecosystems and dryland systems. It addresses how GeSTA can be used to map land use/cover, characterize vulnerable areas, delineate suitable agricultural areas, and assess risks like drought. The document also outlines plans for a centralized data warehouse and geospatial data portals to store, process, and disseminate spatial data for use in research projects and by stakeholders.

Overview: Information Management at ICARDA

This document discusses progress towards implementing open access for publications from Dryland Systems and ICARDA. It identifies three main workflows for information management: peer-reviewed publications, ICARDA publications, and unpublished research materials. Focal points within each program and center will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and uploading these information products to a central repository. The next steps are to develop the repository, define metadata standards, clarify roles and responsibilities, strengthen capacity, and submit a report on the action plan in December. Potential challenges include resistance to change, additional workload for researchers, and limited capacity, but these can be addressed through incentives, proven strategies, and avoiding past mistakes.

Open Access as a Means to Produce High Quality Data

This document discusses open access to research data. It states that open access can produce higher quality data, publications, and usage of data. It also notes that open access can lead to higher recognition for researchers and more transparency. While some scientists view data as proprietary, open access is meant to have a positive impact by allowing other researchers to reproduce and build upon published work. The document advocates for establishing institutional policies and providing support for open access in order to improve scientific quality and maximize the benefits of research.

Where do we currently stand at ICARDA?

This document discusses data management for the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems. It provides an overview of ICARDA's current status on data management, key sources of data under the CRP Dryland Systems, and issues related to research and data quality. The document proposes a workflow for improving data management and sharing that involves validating data, archiving it, and establishing permissions and approvals for sharing. It emphasizes training partners, identifying risks, and monitoring impact to enhance data quality and open access for CRP Dryland Systems research.

Contextual relevance and implementation in Jordan

1) The document discusses a framework for innovation platforms in the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems to promote multi-stakeholder engagement between agricultural research and development efforts. 2) An innovation platform aims to identify community needs through participatory diagnosis and find solutions to improve livelihoods and quality of life. The entry point is defined by community priorities rather than predetermined models. 3) Initial platform activities in Karak, Jordan focused on improving olive production, disease management, and linking farmers' associations to universities and NGOs to diversify income sources. Research evaluates development outcomes in economic empowerment, social norms, policies, institutions, and well-being.

Yazbek crp ds - icarda - ncare technical meeting - 21-22 sept 2014

The document summarizes an assessment of agrobiodiversity in Jordan conducted by ICARDA and NCARE. The assessment involved botanical surveys at multiple sites to document plant species diversity. Objectives included monitoring agrobiodiversity trends over time using surveys and remote sensing, developing conservation management plans, and evaluating effects of management options on dryland agrobiodiversity. Survey results from one site, Erak, are presented as an example.

Nadira and Dina final gender ds presentation ncare meeting and planning of 2...

This document summarizes a study on gender roles and livestock in Khreisha villages in Jordan. The study aims to understand the dynamics of ownership and control over livestock between men and women, as well as decision making and labor divisions. It involves literature reviews, focus groups, and surveys. The reviews found that while women contribute greatly to livestock work, men control marketing and profits. The study seeks to identify ways to increase women's control over income from their labor, make youth and women's roles visible, and inform services to support gender equality in livestock systems.

Improving livestock production in Jordan

This document summarizes discussions from a technical meeting on small ruminant production in Jordan. Climate change and drought are threatening sheep breeders by exposing animals to disease. Sheep products are important to the local diet and economy. Population growth is increasing demand for sheep milk and meat. Farmers are working to intensify production but face challenges of degraded rangeland, high feed costs, and lack of knowledge in milk handling and processing. Several research goals and methodologies were presented to address issues like nutritional deficiencies, disease prevalence and vaccination strategies, abortion causes, and improving reproduction rates.

Mudabber crp ds soil conservation

1) The document discusses progress in implementing soil conservation and water harvesting practices in Jordan to combat land degradation and improve agricultural productivity. 2) Projects have focused on soil conservation, water harvesting, grazing management, and supplemental irrigation through techniques like hill lakes. 3) Results indicate these practices have reduced soil and water losses while increasing biomass and productivity, encouraging farmers to adopt water harvesting.

Achievements managing agro-pastoral rangelands-final by Mounir Louhaichi

This document summarizes activities and achievements from 2013-2014 related to managing rangelands in Jordan. Key activities included introducing spineless cactus and alley cropping practices, evaluating the effects of water harvesting techniques, and restoring salt-affected lands. Over 150 varieties of cactus were introduced and 25 farmers had already planted cactus. Alley cropping increased forage by 15% and water harvesting increased rangeland productivity and reduced erosion. Assessments of salt-tolerant plants identified species suitable for restoring degraded soils. Training programs built capacity around agro-ecological monitoring, alley cropping, and other practices.

Jordan morocco sept by Hichem Bn SAlem2014

This document summarizes a meeting between ICARDA and NCARE to discuss the CRP Dryland Systems program. It outlines the program objectives of improving livelihoods in marginal and intensifiable dryland areas. It evaluates the first phase and identifies challenges like lack of integration. It discusses the major agricultural livelihood systems in North Africa and West Asia and challenges they face. It introduces the interdisciplinary research team and their roles. It also includes questions from ISAC about achieving integrated systems approaches across sites and regions through innovative science.

Introducing and disseminating forage and grain based CA systems in Jordan