PRESS ROOM
7/6/2024
RECIA, the Tool Driving Collaboration in the Agricultural Sector
Currently, the platform has 1,700 information records in its database, allowing for the monitoring and planning of infrastructures.
Bogotá D. C., (@Minagricultura, @UPRAColombia, @claudialili76). The Platform of the Collaborative Network for Agricultural Infrastructure (RECIA) is making a milestone in the Colombian agricultural sector by providing an innovative and collaborative tool for collecting and managing information about agricultural infrastructures across the country.
Bogotá D. C., (@Minagricultura, @UPRAColombia, @claudialili76). The Platform of the Collaborative Network for Agricultural Infrastructure (RECIA) is making a milestone in the Colombian agricultural sector by providing an innovative and collaborative tool for collecting and managing information about agricultural infrastructures across the country.
RECIA is a project born out of the need to "have information that can be shared at the sectoral level and with the general community," explains Lucía Mahecha Silva, the professional responsible for directing this exercise nationwide.
The project, which began in 2019, is based on the idea of promoting the individual and collective development of Colombia's agricultural production chains. To achieve this goal, the platform relies on the active collaboration of all sector actors, both public and private, to ensure an updated and accurate database that benefits everyone.
The ease of use and accessibility of RECIA are highlighted by its users. Lucía notes, "Anyone with a mobile device, whether they have data or not, can manage information. The platform allows for offline work, making it easier to contribute information even in areas with limited internet access."
"The process of registering information in RECIA is quick and efficient, with an estimated entry time of less than three minutes per record," explains Lucía. Additionally, the platform has a dedicated team conducting quality validations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.
Currently, RECIA has more than 1,700 records in its database, with about 400 validated records following the quality process. This robust database, available on the UPRA website and the RECIA project, offers a variety of analyses and geospatial processes that can be used by different users to make decisions.
"The invitation is for all Colombians to access the platform and register information; this is a collaborative and freely accessible system where everyone can contribute a grain of sand," urges Lucía.
