Observatory meetings have been held on an annual basis since 1999. The first meeting discussed the role of the Observatory itself. In 2000, an ICT strategy for CTA was developed, and the meeting in 2001 looked at technologies for wireless access to the Internet via satellite. In 2002, CTA for the first time chose a development topic as the focus of the annual Observatory meeting: "Gender and agriculture in the information society." The 2003 Observatory meeting continued this trend by looking at how ICTs can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of pro-poor agricultural extension.

Before and during the meeting an e-discussion was held on the same subject from 18 August until 29 September 2003.

Details of the e-discussion ( 130 kb)

Meeting outline ( 45 kb)

Meeting report ( 121 kb)

Compte rendu des travaux ( 97 kb)