2002-03 Launch of InfoFinder at United Nations IFPRI, Washington DC (US)
In a pioneering move to enhance global access to agricultural and environmental data, a consortium of research organizations has launched the Info Finder, an online search tool designed to revolutionise the dissemination of specialized information in these fields. This collaborative effort, featuring contributions from the World Agricultural Information Center of the FAO, Future Harvest Centers worldwide, and the CGIAR, underscores a significant leap forward in digital transformation efforts within agriculture. With the platform harnessing FAO’s cutting-edge technologies and adhering to common standards such as the Agrovoc agricultural thesaurus, Info Finder emerges as a beacon of innovation. It paves the way for rapid access to a vast reservoir of knowledge, promising to play a crucial role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring food security across the globe. The involvement of Massimo Buonaiuto, a leading figure in data science and digital transformation, highlights the critical intersection of technology and agricultural research, driving forward the agenda for a more informed and sustainable future.