Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems

Strengthening National Agricultural Research Systems
Author: Derek Byerlee
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780821341735

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.

Managing Human Resources in the Middle-East

Managing Human Resources in the Middle-East
Author: Pawan S. Budhwar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2006-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134271913

Managing Human Resources in the Middle East provides the reader with an understanding of the dynamics of HRM in this important region. Systematic analysis highlights the main factors and variables dictating HRM policies and practices within each country. Diverse and unique cultural, institutional and business environment factors which play a significant role in determining HRM systems in the region are also elaborated upon. The text moves from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to an exploration of the current status, role and strategic importance of the HR function in a wide-range of country-specific chapters, before highlighting the emerging HRM models and future challenges for research, policy and practice. This text is invaluable reading for academics, students and practitioners alike.

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.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2002
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251048535

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.

Transforming Agricultural Research Systems in Transition Economies

Transforming Agricultural Research Systems in Transition Economies
Author: Mohinder S. Mudahar
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780821343135

This report examines the current state of Russian agriculture and agricultural research systems. It develops a conceptual framework for managing the transformation and rehabilitation of agricultural research systems in transition economies. Chapters examine the strategic importance of agricultural research, the status and importance of the agricultural sector, the status of the agricultural knowledge system, and challenges facing the system, as well as ways to transform it. This book is aimed toward agricultural scientists, research administrators, public officials, and agricultural leaders interested in the transformation of agricultural research systems in the transition economies.

Improving Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems OECD Conference Proceedings

Improving Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems OECD Conference Proceedings
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2012-02-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9264167447

This conference proceedings from the OECD Conference on Agricultural Knowledge Systems (AKS), held in Paris inJune 2011, discusses experiences and approaches to AKS explores how to foster development and adoption of innovation to meet global food security and climate change challenges.