6. Bringing together scientists and end-users
This session will include presentations from key user groups including aid agencies, development programs and from end-users of monsoon research. A wide variety of topics will be covered including:

• Data provision for scientists from monsoon-affected countries using the PROMISE data archive as an example.

• Use of seasonal forecasts as an operational tool

• Applications of crop and hydrological model output to decision-making processes in developing countries
  

Key note talks will be given by:

Linda Mearns (NCAR)
Franco Molteni (ICTP)
Andy Morse (University of Liverpool)

PROMISE's contribution to this topic