“The world is heterogeneous, what happens here in this point is very different from what is happening one kilometer, 10 kilometers, 100 kilometers away so maps enable us to capture all that variability that is out there in the world and present it in a very readable, easy and understandable format” (Andrew Jarvis, Bioversity-CIAT)
“Because it (spatial technology) is more accessible to more people we find that it serves as a platform where we can visualize information that many disciplines can relate to: geographers, economists or plant breeders. It is a platform which allows discussion around a problem in a way that other technologies may not be able to do” (Stanley Wood, IFPRI)
Check out this video from CGIAR-CSI Nairobi Conference for more answers:
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a new 2 minute version focusing on “How can maps help agriculture” is in the making…..stay tuned!
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