1. The next phase of the FAO Open Archive project begins
(NEWS/NEWS FROM FAO)

The objective of the FAO Open Archive project is to merge the EIMS-CDR and the FAODOC into a unique archive, to integrate electronic publishing and bibliographic cataloguing at FAO. The FAO Open A

2. Web Usability Matters
(NEWS/GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS)

...sability metrics differed depending on what was being measured: Metric Average Improvement Across Web Projects Traffic / visitor count 150% User performance / productivity 161% Use ...

3. 2.8 Social Media Policy
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...currently used by FAO. Please note, however, that most of the FAO Web sites listed below are ongoing pilot projects and are still being evaluated. With a large number of collaborative tools ava...

4. Merging the Corporate Document Repository (CDR) and the Online Catalogue (FAODOC).
(NEWS/NEWS FROM FAO)

...g a solid foundation for the collection, management and maintenance of material published by FAO. A project is under way to merge the metadata of the Corporate Document Repository (CDR) and the...

5. What is a Wiki?
(NEWS/GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS)

Two short videos explaining how Wikis work. Many people collaborate on projects via e-mail. However, e-mail threads can be cumbersome, attached documents can get lost, and who has the latest v

6. 8.1 Launch checklist
(WEBGUIDE/LAUNCH)

...E, who has an oversight function for WAICENT standards. A system in this context refers to the result of a project. Examples include a new Web site or a new database accessible through the Internet. T...

7. 6.11 Domains, URLs and aliases
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...g can be established to provide the required identity. The Director or Head of Office or, in case of field projects, the Director of the lead Technical Unit, responsible for the activity requiring an ...

8. 5.3a Design visual identity
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

...l design mock-ups of the home page and at least one sub-page of the Web site so that staff involved in the project as well as senior management can review and provide comments and eventual approval. ...

9. 5.2a Identify Web pages and subject categories
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

...are common to FAO Web sites: About us Programmes Projects Resources Partners Areas of work Partnerships ...

10. 5.5 Define technical implementation
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

...mentation that is produced at this stage and its level of detail depend on the scale and complexity of the project. At a minimum, for simpler projects, it is recommended to produce site diagram...

11. 5.4 Define technical implementation
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

... which is used by the Forestry Department, or the management system used by Fisheries to support the FIGIS project.   News and Events Management System The New...

12. 5. Design
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

Design is where you specify the details of your Web project based on what you have gathered during the planning and the content collection and preparation phases. Designing a Web site means that you

13. 4.4c How to embed basic metadata in the HTML *head* section
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...ot;head" of an XHTML Web page. For further information see the Agricultural Metadata Element Set project (AgMES) Web site. ...

14. 4.4 Metadata
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...ta encoding practices using the XHTML metadata tags and the FAO specific Agricultural Metadata Element Set project (AgMES). The following areas will be introduced in this topic: What is ...

15. 4.2 FAO content repositories
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...lva and Land Reform; publications - including technical papers and publications produced by a specific project; and working papers. Links to these types of publications may be created...

16. 3.6 How to track and share planning decisions
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

Policy The WAICENT Project Approach policy requires that a kick-off meeting be held at the start of a new system development project, with all parties involved. invite all stakeholders fro

17. 3.5 Identify resources
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

...budget is usually the task of the Web site sponsor and/or the Web site manager, or whoever is managing the project. While this topic does not cover all necessary budgeting procedures, it provides guid...

18. 3.3 Define the Web site subject scope
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

...rage? A formal vocabulary is the basis of several activities that are performed during the Web site project and after it has been launched: avoid duplication of conceptual work: prof...

19. 3.1 Consultation
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

... existing Web publishing tools? Do you need custom programming?   ITO - Are you aware of the WAICENT project approach and WAICENT standards? Are you aware of other Web sites and information syst...

20. 3. Planning
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

Planning is the stage of a Web project where you lay the foundations of a successful Web site. Before planning begins, it is important to have a clear idea of the: project size; corporate

21. 2.2 Roles in Web publishing
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...udget allocation clearance of key stages in site development Checklist for projects undertaken under the WAICENT framework (Stage 1: Justification) Busi...

22. 2.3b Minimum level of clearance required
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...s) before a Web site is published. Clearance can also be given by an officer responsible for the programme/project (e.g. GIEWS, EMPRES, GTOS, etc) or the Information Technology Officer. Please note th...

23. 2.1 WAICENT Project Approach
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

Policy Working together: the WAICENT Project Approach  The WAICENT Project Approach is a policy with detailed procedures and checklists aimed to formalize Web site and information system project

24. 1.1 FAO and the Internet: What is an FAO Web site?
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION)

...ion or Organizational Unit. Therefore, an "FAO Web site" is usually a site devoted to a specific project or topic and hosted under the fao.org domain. What is an FAO Web site? FAO W...

25. 1. Introduction to the Web Guide
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION)

...y or a guideline that can be adapted to your specific needs, can make a difference in the way you manage a project. The Web Guide contains mostly guidelines. Procedures and policies are clearly marked...

26. 6.12b Web site content management systems
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...g an RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication) of your news and press releases. Information related to FAO projects List of FAO projects and related information should be linked to FPMIS (Field Pr...

27. 6.2a HTML and XHTML
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...rsion of HTML. XHTML will gradually replace HTML. All new browsers support XHTML. The Checklist for projects undertaken under the WAICENT framework specifies that a Web site should be compatibl...

28. 2.6b How to gather user information: user research
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

Guideline When should you conduct user research? Web site projects should be based on information derived from user research. Critical points at which to conduct user research are: 1. Ga

29. 2.6a FAO Web sites: the user perspective
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

... by agricultural professionals. For this reason, it is important to define your audience at the start of a project to identify the scope and functionality of your Web site. You should remember ...

30. 2.4c Use of FAO emblem and logos
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

..."UN blue"; black; or reversed-out white. It is recommended that you clear programme, project and partner organizations' logos with LEG and KCII. To download FAO emblem fil...

31. 2.4b The fao.org domain, subdomains and root directories
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...Internet domain name selection, registration and organization: policies and procedures. For a field project, it is recommended that its Web site occurs under the www.fao.org domain, preferably ...

32. Template documents (project charter, business case, business requirements, project closure) can be downloaded here.
(Liens Web / Web Guide Links)

3.1-template

33. Background Paper: Project Approach
(Liens Web / Web Guide Links)

2.1-approach

34. Checklist for projects undertaken under the WAICENT framework
(Liens Web / Web Guide Links)

2.1-projects, 2.2-projects, 3.6-projects, 5.5-projects