Linkage Between ICT and Agriculture Knowledge Management Process: A Case Study from Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), India

This paper addresses the linkage between information and communication technology (ICT) and agriculture knowledge management (AKM) process in non-government organizations (NGOs) in India. Sample of 145 respondents were collected using questionnaires in two NGOs. The analysis and hypothesis testing were implemented using structural equation modeling (SEM). The analysis shows that there is a significant (\(\beta = 0.61\) at p = 0.001) and positive relationship between ICT and AKM process. The results obtained would help managers to better understand the linkage between ICT and AKM process in their organizations. They could use the results to improve their ICT infrastructure and tools for effectiveness of AKM process.

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