Staff Appraisal Report

Staff Appraisal Report
Author: World Bank. Central Africa and Indian Ocean Department
Publisher:
Total Pages: 63
Release: 1990
Genre: Agricultural extension work
ISBN:

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.