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Release : 1992
Genre : Agriculture
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Monitoring and Evaluating Agricultural Research
Author : Douglas Horton
Release : 1993
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Monitoring and Evaluating Agricultural Research written by Douglas Horton. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sourcebook provides a synthesis of literature and experience that introduces monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles, processes and methods, presents examples of M&E, and identifies useful sources of expertise and information. Applications to agricultural research from both industrialized and developing countries are presented. The book will be an indispensable guide and reference for agricultural research managers, as well as development workers and trainers involved in agricultural research management.
Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer
Author : Isaac Arnon
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer written by Isaac Arnon. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural research was probably the first and is the most widespread form of organised research in the world, and one in which both the most developed and underdeveloped countries are engaged. Whilst most forms of research activity, such as in the field of medicine, have world wide application, agricultural research, by its very nature, has to be regional; practically no research finding can be adopted without studying the results of its application under the infinite number of ecological situations with which the farmers of the world are faced. The improvement of agricultural production is the essential first step whereby developing countries can hope to raise their standard of living. Research is therefore an activity in which no underdeveloped country can afford not to engage; nor can countries in which agriculture has reached a high level of development and sophistication afford to neglect agricultural research. It is not because of inertia or vested interests that highly industrialised countries maintain, mostly at public expense, a costly and complex infrastructure for agricultural research. Even when problems of overproduction weigh heavily on the economy, agricultural research is considered the essential key to further progress: the objectives and goals are simply changed and adapted to the needs of the economy.
Agricultural Innovation Systems
Author : The World Bank
Release : 2012-02-21
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Agricultural Innovation Systems written by The World Bank. This book was released on 2012-02-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Integrating Innovation Systems Perspective and Value Chain Analysis in Agricultural Research for Development
Author : P. Anandajayasekeram
Release : 2009-01-01
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