4 pages., Online via AgEconSearch, Authors explain the basic concepts of Internet+ and big data, analyze the main problems in the application of big data technology in agricultural informationization, summarize corresponding solutions from the aspects of government guidance, financial input, open sharing of agricultural big data, big data storage and processing, data mining, etc., and describe prospects ahead in the province.
Zeng, Douglas Zhihua (author / World Bank) and Wang, Shuilin (author)
Format:
Research report
Publication Date:
2007
Published:
China: The World Bank
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11231
Notes:
World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 4223. 36 pages., Analysis of some strengths, weakenesses, opportunities and challenges of China's knowledge economy in the areas of economic incentives and institutional regimes, human capital, innovation systems, and information infrastructures.
Traces adoption and identifies "two pressing issues that affect the digital divide -- affordability of these technologies to the rural population and the educational level of rural users that impact upon usage capability.
Abstract and citation available via Ebscohost.com., Author cites the rapid growth of agricultural websites in China, with almost 714 set up via each local government and 31 provinces with their own. They are "not well distributed geographically."
Abstract and citation via Ebscohost.com. 1 page., Cites findings of an internet research project conducted by the Research Center for Social Development of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Findings indicated that for most people, especially the young, the internet provides a new and exciting source of entertainment and a way to communicate with others. It also represents a place where people can find information that is difficult to procure from the traditional media and where they can express their own opinions. More users (51 percent) than non-users (42 percent) said they believe the internet will make the world a better place.
Online via AgEconSearch., Through a case analysis, authors examined factors involved in successful land circulation (i.e., transfer of land use rights whereby farmers transfer land management rights through subcontracting, leasing or other means. Communications aspects such as expanding leadership talents and use of the Internet platform were among the recommendations offered in such efforts to alleviate poverty and improve lives.
