FRAME: Natural Resource Management Network

FRAME draws centrally on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to foster information and idea exchange among those interested in the use of NRM for development. At the heart of FRAME is an interactive website that is offered in either high or low (text-only) bandwidth. Available in English, French, and Spanish, all content - such as FRAMEgram, a monthly electronic newsletter with news and resources provided by and for the NRM community - is accessible to anyone. However, in addition to accessing the site's resources, those users who sign up to join the free network may post documents, personalise the way they use the website, and initiate and participate in discussions such as the FRAME forum series and the more informal discussions throughout the website.

Research and face-to-face information exchange are other key components of this project. For instance, "stocktaking" refers to FRAME-supported field assessments that demonstrate the importance of sound NRM for contributing to national strategies related to increasing economic growth, reducing poverty, and strengthening governance. FRAME's assessments not only identify sites where investments in NRM have made an impact in those areas, but also describe the NRM practices and systems in place and identify the "enabling conditions" (such as better communication of knowledge) that contributed to those local investments in NRM. These assessments are typically followed by a workshop to discuss the study findings among key stakeholders at the local and national levels.

Natural Resource Management