Strategies For Restructuring The Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria Process Opportunities And Lessons
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Strategies For Restructuring The Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria Process Opportunities And Lessons
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Author : Ajoni, K.
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2017-07-02
Strategies For Restructuring The Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria Process Opportunities And Lessons written by Ajoni, K. and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-02 with Political Science categories.
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.
Monitoring And Evaluation For Capacity Strengthening
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Author : Babu, Suresh Chandra
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2018-10-17
Monitoring And Evaluation For Capacity Strengthening written by Babu, Suresh Chandra and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-17 with Political Science categories.
Capacity challenges thwart economic growth and development. Efforts to strengthen capacity can benefit from past lessons and documented best practices. This note uses IFPRI’s capacity-strengthening activities as an example to provide an overview of best practices for one of the key elements of capacity development: monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) defines capacity strengthening as the “process through which individuals, organizations, and societies obtain, strengthen, and maintain capabilities to set and achieve their own development objectives over time.”1 Using the UNDP definition, this note explains the concepts of monitoring and evaluation and outlines how to conduct M&E of capacity-strengthening activities, including how to assess inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact at the individual, institutional, and system levels.
Capacity Building For Agricultural Research For Development
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Author : Adiel N. Mbabu
language : en
Publisher: LINK Ltd.
Release Date : 2012
Capacity Building For Agricultural Research For Development written by Adiel N. Mbabu and has been published by LINK Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Agriculture categories.
Nigeria
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Author : Bukar Shaib
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Nigeria written by Bukar Shaib and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Agriculture categories.
Instability Of National Agricultural Research Systems In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : Francis Sulemanu Idachaba
language : en
Publisher: Isnar International Service for National Agricultural
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Instability Of National Agricultural Research Systems In Sub Saharan Africa written by Francis Sulemanu Idachaba and has been published by Isnar International Service for National Agricultural this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Agriculture categories.
The meaning of NARS instability; Empirical analysis of NARS instability; Constraints of the Nigerian NARS; Strengthening the stability of the Nigerian NARS: summary and conclusions.
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969-02
Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969-02 with categories.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
The Agricultural Transformation
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Author : C. Peter Timmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
The Agricultural Transformation written by C. Peter Timmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Agricultural development projects categories.
Research paper, agricultural development, role in economic development, structural change in the agricultural sector - theoretical aspects, decision making, agricultural production production factors, farm households, agricultural technology issues, agricultural policies for speeding up modernization, etc. Graph, references, tables.
The New Harvest
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Author : Calestous Juma
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
The New Harvest written by Calestous Juma and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Business & Economics categories.
African agriculture is currently at a crossroads, at which persistent food shortages are compounded by threats from climate change. But, as this book argues, Africa can feed itself in a generation and can help contribute to global food security. To achieve this Africa has to define agriculture as a force in economic growth by advancing scientific and technological research, investing in infrastructure, fostering higher technical training, and creating regional markets.
Resources In Education
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Resources In Education written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Education categories.
Innovations For Inclusive And Sustainable Growth Of Domestic Food Value Chains Fruits And Vegetables Value Chains In Nigeria Scoping Report
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Author : Takeshima, Hiroyuki
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2023-11-14
Innovations For Inclusive And Sustainable Growth Of Domestic Food Value Chains Fruits And Vegetables Value Chains In Nigeria Scoping Report written by Takeshima, Hiroyuki and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-14 with Political Science categories.
Fruits & vegetable value chains (F&V VC) in Nigeria hold significant potential to continue toward sustainable, inclusive food system transformation. Domestic food system growth, including that of F&V, remains crucial in achieving a healthy food environment and serving as a source of various micronutrients. There is a need for bundles of innovations to address multiple challenges along F&V VC in Nigeria, characterized by a set of challenges that are unique to developing countries and F&V. V&F VC consists of many small actors, farmers, and traders, whereby limited vertical coordination can lead to significant efficiency loss along the value chain. Seasonal and temporal variations in supply-demand gaps for F&V commodities are substantial, and considerable scope exists for reducing losses and enhancing the overall efficiency of the domestic F&V sector. Policy environments are also favorable for such efforts, as the latest Agricultural Policy documents highlight the Nigerian government’s interest in modernizing F&V VC. Given the significant involvement of women and youths in the sector, F&V VC development has substantial potential to contribute to Nigeria's inclusive development of agrifood systems. The current domestic F&V VC in Nigeria suffers from various sets of problems. Access to quality seeds is limited due to the significant use of recycled seeds, limited supply, and high costs of certified seeds. Cooling practices are inefficient due to insufficient access to the grid and off-grid electricity, limited knowledge of intermediate cooling methods applicable at the farm gate, and constraining quality preservations at farm gate storage, during transportation, and storage at market premises. Processing is insufficient due to the high costs of processing equipment and limited knowledge of the construction and operation of simpler, less resource-dependent processing facilities, including drying of F&V commodities. Inappropriate packing, such as the use of Rafia baskets instead of Reusable Plastic Crates, which are commonly recognized, is still prevalent, potentially due to limited market coordination. Based on the stakeholder consultations, desk reviews, validation workshops, and availability of external resources, we identified the following as critical interventions to pilot various innovation bundles. Intervention #1 provides improved varieties and quality seeds, combined with agronomy training and certification, in northern Nigeria through the collaboration with East West Seeds and Wageningen University & Research. Intervention #2 provides off-grid cooling and cool transportation, including forced-air evaporative cooling units at farm clusters and the combination of small and large refrigerated trucks for local and longer-distance transportation, through the collaboration with ColdHubs and MIT-Lab. Intervention #3 introduces improved solar dryers and provides training on appropriate, hygienic processing methods, building, and utilization of these driers (possibly combined with the introduction of a business model), through the collaboration with World Vegetable Center and Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute. Intervention #4 provides plastic crates using various rental arrangements and improves market access for farmers through collaboration with private companies, including Bunkasa. Intervention #5 supplements interventions #1, #2, and #3 and provides improved information through certification and labeling. Lastly, Intervention #6 strengthens linkages between existing solar powered cold storages to supplement other interventions.