Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems
Author: Derek Byerlee
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 1998-01-01
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780821341735
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.