Author:
E. Ivanova
Supervisor of studies:
R. Harutyunian, PhD in ThS
UDC 681.324:63
BBC 32.973:4
ISBN 99930-3058-9
In this review have been presented data transmission networks in the area of agriculture of RA. A list of information databases as well as showings for collection of these data, have been described. Technical facilities and hardware of the Ministry of Agriculture and other relative organizations, engaged in the collection of information in the area of agriculture, have been presented
13 pages
© "Lratu", 2001
Introduction
Data transmission network is a comparatively new tendency in science and technology. Many developing countries experience serious difficulties with going on external market. It is necessary for them to create information networks, for the development of economy, including in the area of agriculture.
The following international organizations are supporting developing countries, including the Republic of Armenia, in the area of information technologies development:
WB (World Bank)
IMF (International Monetary Fund)
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
EBRD (European Bank of reconstruction and Development)
USAID (United States Development Agency)
EU (European Union) etc.
Such large non-governmental international organizations as WVI, CARE etc. are participating as well in this process.
The market of information products and services (IPS) is a complex of economical, legislative and organizational relations in the process of exchange between IPS providers and users. The market economy gives a completely new impulse to the development of information market in FSU republics, including the Republic of Armenia.
It concerns the agriculture as well. The means for information exchange, presented by international Internet network, dominate in the area of international and intranational information exchange. Further, its role will increase.
The information science, including all aspects of data receiving, storage, transmission and use, has been characterized as a progress mover. Thanks to the global character of up-to-date information, it became available for the world community. The use of information technologies may render assistance in solution of global problems, connected, first of all, with the necessity of crisis phenomena overcoming. The optimization of information processes and improvement of information technologies allow the effective use of information resources of society, which is the most important strategic factor for its development.
The use of newest information technologies, including information networks, will create prerequisites for effective use of scientific and technical information, as well as for successful interaction of scientists and specialists with modern automatized systems in general.
