Strengthening The Institutional Linkages Between National Agricultural Research Systems Actors And Improving Agricultural Research For Development In Liberia

Author : Swelam, A., Mulbah, Q.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251355534

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Strengthening the institutional linkages between national agricultural research systems actors and improving agricultural research for development in Liberia by Swelam, A., Mulbah, Q. Pdf

This policy brief has been developed to offer specific key-recommendations and lessons learned, which the Government of Liberia could consider for strengthening its support to the NARS of the country. Ultimately, the recommendations are intended to ensure efficient adoption of the proposed methodologies for enhancing the impact of the AR4D efforts of the NARS in Liberia.

Author : Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251355541

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Strengthening the institutional linkages between national agricultural research systems actors and improving agricultural research for development in Egypt by Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S. Pdf

This policy brief has been developed to offer specific key recommendations and lessons learned that the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt could consider for strengthening its support to the country’s NARS. Ultimately, the recommendations are intended to ensure efficient adoption of the proposed methodologies for enhancing the impact of Egypt‘s NARS efforts on AR4D.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251361917

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Comprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on institutional linkages between various actors in Liberia by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

As part of the efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support and strengthen NARS’ research impacts and their links to extension service systems, the present assessment was conducted in Liberia to establish deeper insight into these challenges and opportunities. The results presented in this comprehensive report can be used to support the development and adoption of guidelines for use by the NARS. The present study was undertaken to assess the implementation of AR4D in Liberia and the key actors involved to better understand the performance and the intuitional linkages amongst them and other relevant institutions to help identify potentials for fulfilling the agricultural research for development needs of the country with the over-arching goal of supporting small-scale farmers.

Author : Derek Byerlee,Gary E. Alex
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821341731

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Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems by Derek Byerlee,Gary E. Alex Pdf

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.

Author : Gora Beye,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251048533

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Impact of Foreign Assistance on Institutional Development of National Agricultural Research Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Gora Beye,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

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.

Author : Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251362006

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Comprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on agricultural research for development in Egypt by Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S. Pdf

This case study was conducted to provide a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to Egypt’s agricultural research and organizational development to draw lessons and develop supporting guidelines. This study aimed to enhance efforts exerted by Egypt’s NARS in the field of developmental research by formulating an integrated and coherent approach for research and dissemination of proven technologies and practices. Such approaches are expected to address key bottlenecks and provide the needed direction and means for sustainable improved implementation of AR4D. This can ultimately lead to enhancing and empowering the capacity of Egypt’s NARS to better inform and influence policies and facilitate institutional changes required in the agricultural sector. As part of the efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support and strengthen NARS’ research impact and their links to extension service systems, the present assessment was carried out to establish a deeper insight into challenges and opportunities that are facing NARS in Egypt.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073116067

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Linkages Discussion Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251347836

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Joint rapid appraisal on strengthening agricultural innovation systems in Africa, Asia and Latin America by regional research and extension organizations by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

During the last quarter of 2020, Regional Agricultural Research and Extension Organisations (RREO) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America jointly carried out rapid appraisals to map the innovation environment and identify and document initiatives aimed at strengthening Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS). The focus was on functional capacity development with a view to exploring ways in which RREO can support the development of these capacities and integrate them with technical capacities. A combination of literature reviews, case studies, and stakeholder surveys was used to gather information. The results were documented in three separate reports which are available from the RREO. In the present document, key findings from the regional reports are presented and discussed in this report.

Author : Carden, Fred,Beintema, Nienke M.,Admassie, Assefa,Katera, Lucas,Mboghoina,Thadeus,Onyekwena, Chukwuka
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Informing policy with agricultural R&D evidence: An ASTI pilot project in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania by Carden, Fred,Beintema, Nienke M.,Admassie, Assefa,Katera, Lucas,Mboghoina,Thadeus,Onyekwena, Chukwuka Pdf

Despite Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators’ (ASTI) global and regional visibility-and the use of its data for institutional decision-making by various national agricultural research institutes-the incorporation of ASTI evidence into national policymaking remains mostly ad hoc and is often indirect. Moreover, interventions to influence the uptake of ASTI data for this purpose have been limited. Given agricultural research’s important role in increasing agricultural productivity, economic growth, and poverty reduction, ASTI initiated a pilot study in three African countries (Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania) to develop a clearer understanding of how to promote the uptake of agricultural research evidence. The study focused on how evidence in general, and ASTI evidence in particular, could be more effectively integrated at the national level, particularly to promote the allocation of sustainable resources to agricultural research. The study was conducted in two stages: (1) the mapping of each country’s agricultural research interests and issues; and (2) identifying initial activities through which those interests offered opportunities both to fill research gaps and enhance the utility of agricultural research. Findings from the pilot studies point to opportunities for improving the availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and ownership of ASTI evidence to ensure that it contributes more effectively as a valuable resource for decision-making. Strong relationships and networks are needed to increase awareness of ASTI evidence and to institute linkages with official national data systems. Outcomes indicated both interest in the evidence and recognition of its merit. Greater outreach and connectivity with local institutions may be useful next steps. These findings lead to some general recommendations for improving the use of evidence, along with specific recommendations for the ASTI network approach moving forward. Shifting ownership of the data and systems to the regional and national levels-a key objective of the network approach-is a long-term undertaking. A transition period is needed, accompanied by a strategic plan to shift responsibility and action, first to the regional level and then to the national level where feasible.

Author : Klaus Droppelmann,Klaus Droppelmann, Mariam A. T. J. Mapila, John Mazunda, Paul Thangata, and Jason Yauney,Mariam A. T. J. Mapila,John Mazunda,Paul Thangata,Jason Yauney
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Who talks to whom in African agricultural research information networks? The Malawi case by Klaus Droppelmann,Klaus Droppelmann, Mariam A. T. J. Mapila, John Mazunda, Paul Thangata, and Jason Yauney,Mariam A. T. J. Mapila,John Mazunda,Paul Thangata,Jason Yauney Pdf

The sector-wide approach currently dominates as the strategy for developing the agricultural sector of many African countries. Although it is recognized that agricultural research plays a vital role in ensuring success of sectorwide agricultural development strategies, there has been little or no effort to explicitly link the research strategies of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) in African countries to the research agenda that is articulated in sectorwide agricultural development strategies. This study fills that gap by analyzing the readiness of Malawi’s NARS to respond to the research needs of the national agricultural sector development strategy, namely the Agriculture Sector Wide Approach (ASWAp) program. Results of a social network analysis demonstrate that public agricultural research departments play a central coordinating role in facilitating information sharing, with other actors remaining on the periphery. However, that analysis also shows the important role other actors play in relaying information to a wider network of stakeholders. These secondary information pathways can play a crucial role in ensuring successful implementation of the national agricultural research agenda. Policymakers and managers of public research programs are called upon to integrate other research actors into the mainstream national agricultural research information network. This is vital as other research actors are, at the global level, increasingly taking up a greater role in financing and disseminating research and research results, and in enhancing the scaling up and out of new agricultural technologies.

Author : International Service for National Agricultural Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094631961

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Annual Report by International Service for National Agricultural Research Pdf

Author : Ajoni, K.,Ajakaiye, Olusanya,Oyedipe, E.O.,Babu, Suresh Chandra
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Strategies for restructuring the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria: Process, opportunities, and lessons by Ajoni, K.,Ajakaiye, Olusanya,Oyedipe, E.O.,Babu, Suresh Chandra Pdf

This paper aims to develop specific strategies for reforming the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) for achieving greater efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability through its constituent institutions. Based on a two-year consultative and interactive process of internal discussion, external learning, and analysis of various restructuring options, this paper proposes specific interventions for promoting results-based approaches to priority setting, resource mobilization and allocation, effective implementation of research programs, enhanced and timely delivery of results, mon-itoring and evaluation, impact assessment, and improved networking among domestic and international partners. The paper recommends a phased approach to ARCN reforms, beginning with organizational transformation and capacity strengthening at all levels. In addition, issues, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable funding, integration of re-search, extension, education, and the regulatory mandates of ARCN are discussed. Finally, an implementation plan for restructuring ARCN is presented.

Author : United Nations Development Programme
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9251014647

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National Agricultural Research by United Nations Development Programme Pdf

Author : John L. Nickel
Publisher : IICA
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Agricultural research managers
ISBN : 9290391545

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Research Management for Development by John L. Nickel Pdf

Research management. On being an agricultural research director. The challenge to better management. Rising to the challenge - a summary. Managing the value system. Managing people. Managing the research. Managing the funds. Managing the external interfaces. Managing the managers. A research strategy for sustainable development with equity. Research strategy implications.

Author : United States. Agency for International Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Agricultural assistance
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073142220

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Plan for Supporting Agricultural Research and Faculties of Agriculture in Africa by United States. Agency for International Development Pdf