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    StEPPFoS Project Initial Data Management Plan
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, LifeWatch ERIC, ACU, EU
    This publication presents the Initial Data Management Plan (DMP) for the StEPPFoS project and establishes the framework for the responsible management, preservation, dissemination, and long-term accessibility of data generated throughout the project lifecycle. The document provides operational guidelines for handling research data, metadata, publications, digital assets, and other project outputs in compliance with Horizon Europe requirements and FAIR data principles. The DMP outlines mechanisms for ensuring that project data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR), while also addressing ethical compliance, data security, intellectual property rights, and GDPR requirements. It describes procedures for metadata creation, repository management, controlled access, data preservation, and open science dissemination through institutional repositories such as AARIISpace, FARADataInformS, and Zenodo. The publication further documents the governance arrangements, workflows, and technical infrastructure supporting data stewardship within the StEPPFoS consortium. It provides metadata templates, accessibility classifications, interoperability standards, repository workflows, and guidance for the long-term sustainability of research outputs generated through the project’s multi-country and multi-stakeholder collaborations.
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    A Report and Guidelines on the Operationalisation of the PANAP Website and Knowledge Platform
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, JRC, ACU, CORAF, CSIR Ghana, EU
    This report presents the operationalisation framework, technical architecture, and implementation guidelines for the PANAP Website and Knowledge Platform developed under the StEPPFoS project. The platform constitutes a federated and interoperable digital infrastructure designed to support evidence-based policymaking, research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and stakeholder engagement within the AU–EU Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) Partnership. Initially developed within the European Commission Joint Research Centre’s DataM environment, the PANAP platform has been expanded and integrated into FARA’s institutional digital infrastructure through the StEPPFoS Website and Knowledge Platform. The system links multiple complementary digital services, including FARADataInformS, ColabNet, AARIISpace, and external learning platforms, creating a coordinated knowledge ecosystem that supports modelling, policy analysis, training, collaboration, and long-term institutional sustainability. The report documents the platform’s architecture, operational features, interoperability design, governance arrangements, and integration strategy. It highlights the federated approach adopted under WP3, which enables coordinated access to distributed knowledge systems while maintaining institutional mandates, data governance standards, FAIR principles, and GDPR compliance. The publication further outlines achievements, stakeholder engagement activities, planned interoperability enhancements, and future scaling opportunities for supporting regional policy networks and continental research initiatives across Africa and Europe.
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    Socratic Playground for Learning (SPL): An AI-Powered Personal Tutor Based on Guided Dialogue with Self-Discovery
    (FARA, 2026-03-26) Eric Tsui
    This presentation introduces the Socratic Playground for Learning (SPL), an AI-powered personal tutoring system designed to enhance learning through guided dialogue and self-discovery. Drawing on the principles of Socratic learning, the system leverages artificial intelligence to promote critical thinking, metacognition, and personalized learning experiences. The presentation explores how generative AI can transform traditional instructor-led training into learner-centered education by enabling adaptive learning pathways, real-time feedback, and interactive knowledge construction. It highlights key features such as scaffolded responses, personalized support, and knowledge checks, while emphasizing responsible AI use within knowledge management frameworks. The work situates AI-enabled learning within broader concepts such as human-centered AI and responsible knowledge management in the context of Society
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    Responsible AI in Agroecology: Transforming Knowledge Into Impact
    (FARA, 2026-03-26) Ines Amamou
    This presentation explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming knowledge management (KM) within agroecology systems in Africa. Delivered within the context of the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Africa (KCOA), it highlights how AI can bridge the gap between complex scientific knowledge and practical application for farmers and stakeholders. The presentation introduces a paradigm shift from traditional information retrieval methods to interactive AI-driven knowledge systems, emphasizing natural language interaction, intelligent synthesis, and actionable insights. It outlines practical applications of AI in content creation, communication, and digital knowledge dissemination, while promoting responsible and ethical use of AI tools. The work underscores AI’s potential to enhance agricultural productivity, support digital inclusion, and strengthen sustainable agroecological practices across Africa.