Strategic Planning for National Agricultural Research Systems
Strategic Planning for National Agricultural Research Systems

Author: Marie-Hélène Collion

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13:

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Purpose; Structure and content; Necessary futher work; Rationale for planning; Planning approach; Strategic planning at the national level; Strategic planning at the institute level; Planning mechanism and organizational devices.

Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems
Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems

Author: Derek Byerlee

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780821341735

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This report provides a brief review of recent trends and key policies in strengthening national agricultural research systems. Chapters provide a brief overview of the recent evolution of national research systems and a synthesis of policy issues and good practices for developing these systems including the involvement of universities and the private sector. They also focus on key policy and institutional reforms for strengthening public research institutions including funding, research management, and client orientation. Finally they discuss implications for the World Bank in its ongoing efforts to strengthen national research systems.

Impact of Foreign Assistance on Institutional Development of National Agricultural Research Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
Impact of Foreign Assistance on Institutional Development of National Agricultural Research Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Gora Beye

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9789251048535

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This study is the analysis and assessment of foreign assistance provided by 36 agricultural research projects in seven selected countries of sub-Saharan Africa. It traces the evolution of national agricultural research systems (NARS) from independence to the present. It highlights the development of the NARS with regard to infrastructure, human resources and funding as a consequence of foreign assistance. The constraints to NARS institutional development are identified and recommendations made.