Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture
Putting research into use in low income countries
By Andrew Ward, Andy Frost, Ian Maudlin, Norman Clark | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Stemming from an 11-year DFID funded programme under its Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy (RNRRS), Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture: Putting Research into Low Income Countries reviews part of this programme as a case study of a broader issue of technology development for Africa. Controversially, it critiques current international technology development assistance and focuses on the potential role of the private sector in agricultural technology development as well as providing insights for future cognate science policy and practice.
The book focuses on the RIU \"Best Bets\" Africa sub-programme. This identified promising proposals to take existing agriculture research products and put these into use in ways that would benefit the poor in developing countries. The sum set aside for this was £5 million. The empirical sections of the book cover project selection, progress and programme management over a 2009-2012 period with special attention paid to lessons learned that may have implications for future cognate technology development assistance.
This topical book gives direct evidence of meeting objectives and delivering real changes in technology development for Africa to postgraduate students, researchers, international bodies, NGOs, policy makers and government organisations working on natural resource management, technology development assistance, and low income country agriculture.
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Stemming from an 11-year DFID funded programme under its Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy (RNRRS), Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture: Putting Research into Low Income Countries reviews part of this programme as a case study of a broader issue of technology development for Africa. Controversially, it critiques current international technology development assistance and focuses on the potential role of the private sector in agricultural technology development as well as providing insights for future cognate science policy and practice.
The book focuses on the RIU \"Best Bets\" Africa sub-programme. This identified promising proposals to take existing agriculture research products and put these into use in ways that would benefit the poor in developing countries. The sum set aside for this was £5 million. The empirical sections of the book cover project selection, progress and programme management over a 2009-2012 period with special attention paid to lessons learned that may have implications for future cognate technology development assistance.
This topical book gives direct evidence of meeting objectives and delivering real changes in technology development for Africa to postgraduate students, researchers, international bodies, NGOs, policy makers and government organisations working on natural resource management, technology development assistance, and low income country agriculture.
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What is Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture about?
Stemming from an 11-year DFID funded programme under its Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy (RNRRS), Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture: Putting Research into Low Income Countries reviews part of this programme as a case study of a broader issue of technology development for Africa. Controversially, it critiques current international technology development assistance and focuses on the potential role of the private sector in agricultural technology development as well as providing insights for future cognate science policy and practice.
The book focuses on the RIU \"Best Bets\" Africa sub-programme. This identified promising proposals to take existing agriculture research products and put these into use in ways that would benefit the poor in developing countries. The sum set aside for this was £5 million. The empirical sections of the book cover project selection, progress and programme management over a 2009-2012 period with special attention paid to lessons learned that may have implications for future cognate technology development assistance.
This topical book gives direct evidence of meeting objectives and delivering real changes in technology development for Africa to postgraduate students, researchers, international bodies, NGOs, policy makers and government organisations working on natural resource management, technology development assistance, and low income country agriculture.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Earth sciences > Hydrology and the hydrosphere
Where can I read a sample of Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134058662
Is Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Explorations in Development Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture?
Andrew Ward, Andy Frost, Ian Maudlin, Norman Clark
Who is the Publisher of the book Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134058662) and pdf(ISBN 9781134058594)