1. 1.3 An introduction to Web accessibility at FAO
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION)

...ity guidelines have been derived from WCAG 2.0 because they have been established as a stable, referenceable technical standard. Web accessibility at a glance Perceivable Provide tex...

2. Latest Checklist for new Web sites
(NEWS/NEWS FROM FAO)

...e WAG on 16th September. The purpose of the original WAICENT Checklist was to provide information on the technical requirements when publishing new Web sites or information systems at FAO. ...

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

...loguing; place FAO in a community of users who can provide support and feedback; and provide a stable, technically reliable platform. For more information, see a Concept Note for the Mergi...

4. 2.8 Social Media Policy
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...rm suggests a new version of the Web, it does not refer to an update to the Internet or the World Wide Web's technical standards, but to changes in the way those standards are used. Fo...

5. FAO to host Web2ForDev conference
(NEWS/NEWS FROM FAO)

...nt stakeholders in agriculture, rural development, and natural resource management can take advantage of the technical and organizational opportunities provided by the often-called Web 2.0 methods and...

6. Web 2.0. So?
(NEWS/GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS)

...term suggests a new version of the Web, it does not refer to an update to the Internet or the World Wide Web technical standards, but to changes in the ways those standards are used. See Wikip...

7. Checklist
(RESOURCES/RESOURCES)

The FAO Web Quality Assurance Checklist provides information to technical divisions on the requirements to obtain clearance by the Director KCE when requesting the publication of new Web sites and I

8. 8.2 Promotion
(WEBGUIDE/LAUNCH)

...ually displayed for one day only. Sample text: Newly designed TC Web sites now online! The Technical Cooperation Department is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed We...

9. 8.1 Launch checklist
(WEBGUIDE/LAUNCH)

... the result of a project. Examples include a new Web site or a new database accessible through the Internet. Technical Departments are responsible for content. See the FAO Web Quality Assurance...

10. 7.2 How to use the test environment
(WEBGUIDE/TESTING)

... sending an e-mail to Web-Intranet-Updates@fao.org (send a copy of the e-mail to your Departmental ITO). The technical officer responsible for the Web site (see 2.3b Minimum level of clearance require...

11. 6.11 Domains, URLs and aliases
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...he 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 alias, subdomain or new domain sh...

12. 6. Construction
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

This section presents technical design, coding and graphic production standards and recommendations that are useful when the Web site is being built. Whenever possible, practical guid

13. 5.3b Corporate identity in design
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

...ure     Tsunami Reconstruction     Sub-regional Office for Eastern Europe     Technical Cooperation Department ...

14. 5.5 Define technical implementation
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

... of how the pages will look based on the information architecture and the interface design requirements. technical implementation Can be tracked using: technical requirements, i.e. spe...

15. 5.4 Define technical implementation
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

... well known commercial HTML editing tools at FAO are Macromedia's DreamWeaver and HomeSite. For example, the Technical Cooperation Department Web sites were built using HTML editing tools. To use thes...

16. 5. Design
(WEBGUIDE/DESIGN)

... architecture of the Web site; define and design the interface and its visual features; and define the technical implementation requirements. The design stage aims to document the key deci...

17. 4.3 Writing for the Web
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...estion the credibility of the organization. Writing for the Web is very different from writing an FAO technical paper, a country report or an internal brief for senior management. Web writing i...

18. 4.2 FAO content repositories
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...nces; periodicals - for example, journals such as Unasylva and Land Reform; publications - including technical papers and publications produced by a specific project; and working papers. ...

19. 4.1 Developing a content inventory
(WEBGUIDE/CONTENT COLLECTION)

...f your Web site will streamline the definition of the information architecture, the interface design and the technical requirements for implementation. At the planning stage, a content inventor...

20. 3.1 Consultation
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

...signing a new Web site or redesigning an existing one, obtain basic requirements by consulting with: Technical officers - is the site or system derived from a clearly defined requirement in th...

21. 3. Planning
(WEBGUIDE/PLANNING)

...d/or the Web site manager, however, this can vary depending on the size of the project. For smaller sites, a technical officer or the Webmaster may deal with the planning stage, while for larger proje...

22. 2.2 Roles in Web publishing
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

... defining site scope, content and specific requirements commissioning content technical quality, consistency and relevance of content selecting technology for tech...

23. 2.3b Minimum level of clearance required
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...ion Technology Officer. Please note that responsibility for this type of clearance lies exclusively with FAO technical departments and not with KCE. ...

24. 2.3a Data ownership
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

FAO technical divisions or department are responsible for the content of their Web sites. KCE, the Division that provides approval for a Web site to go online, can only alert data owners if the Web

25. 2.1 WAICENT Project Approach
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...ICENT Project Approach requirements must be followed for all Web sites and information systems disseminating technical information and data. It is aimed at Web site sponsors and project managers respo...

26. 1.2 Quality criteria of Web sites
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION)

...s list and its application can be updated in the future and upgraded to policy status. Accuracy The technical accuracy of Web content is the responsibility of the appropriate technical office...

27. 1.1 FAO and the Internet: What is an FAO Web site?
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION)

...for any of the following aims: outreach, advocacy and promotion of FAO messages; dissemination of technical and scientific materials; and dissemination of statistics, data and procedures...

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

...ers, content providers, designers, information architects, systems developers (internal and contractors) and technical officers in charge of managing Web sites and information systems. Knowing w...

29. 6.5b Converting Word documents into HTML
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...eloped two sets of Word Templates: the KC-Word-Template for Meeting documents and the Monograph Template for technical papers. Meeting documents should always be prepared using the KC-Word-Template, f...

30. 6.1b Versioning and archiving
(WEBGUIDE/CONSTRUCTION)

...sons: To keep track of the changes, in particular if you need to come back to a previous version for technical or political reasons; and To avoid loosing your work, in particular when doing...

31. 2.7b Dynamic content
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...m in which it is published. Dynamic sites that are not managed by a CMS, usually require large amounts of technical and programming work and therefore have a higher cost for development/maintenance...

32. 2.6a FAO Web sites: the user perspective
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...rget audience. The users of the FAO Web site belong to the following professional categories: technical and policy advisors in ministries and donor institutions; academics, research...

33. 2.3c Clearance of Web sites by KCE
(WEBGUIDE/WEB PUBLICATION BASICS)

...d on the Internet. The test URL must be included in this e-mail. It is also advisable that all the necessary technical officers, chiefs etc. are sent a copy of this e-mail. Non-staff e...

34. 1.2 Quality criteria of Web sites (FR)
(WEBGUIDE/INTRODUCTION - Français)

...s list and its application can be updated in the future and upgraded to policy status. Accuracy The technical accuracy of Web content is the responsibility of the appropriate technical office...

35. PBE general report on 2004 auto- evaluation findings (refers to all technical departments’ auto-evaluations). (More information here or contact GILW for more information.)
(Liens Web / Web Guide Links)

9.4-pbereport