Inter-temporal Trends and Patterns in Agricultural Investment spending in Southern Africa, presented by Greenwell Matchaya (ReSAKSS-SA Project Coordinator) at
The 2013 Southern Africa Regional Dialogue on Agriculture,
05-06 November 2013
By Gert-Jan Stads, ASTI program coordinator, International Food Policy Research Institute.
Presented at the Development Partners Business Meeting on CAADP
Brussels | 5–6 February 2013
Tracking Investments in CAADP’s Pillar IV Public agricultural R&D spending tr...IFPRI Africa
Tracking Investments in CAADP’s Pillar IV
Public agricultural R&D spending trends inAfrica South of the Sahara
Nienke Beintema and Gert-Jan Stads
International Food Policy Research Institute
The document discusses the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative, which collects and analyzes data on agricultural research and development (R&D) investment and capacity in developing countries. It provides an overview of recent trends in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines plans to expand ASTI's collaboration with partners and analytical work while strengthening its data collection systems.
The document outlines ACIAR's strategic plan for 2014-2018. Key points include:
- ACIAR will maintain its core mandate of producing excellent agricultural research and working through partners to achieve scaling and broader development impacts.
- The focus will remain on Asia and the Pacific, with some opportunities in emerging economies like China, Brazil, and India. The Food Security Centre will focus on Africa.
- Budget for 2013-2014 is 118 million, with 30% allocated to multilateral programs and 70% to bilateral country programs.
- Priority country programs include Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The Vietnam program focuses on the
1) The document discusses efforts to improve food security in Africa through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and related initiatives.
2) It outlines lessons learned from CAADP implementation including the need for mutual accountability and data to track progress towards goals.
3) Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support Systems (SAKSS) are being established in countries to help monitor and evaluate CAADP commitments by providing timely data and analysis to inform policies.
Inter-temporal Trends and Patterns in Agricultural Investment spending in Southern Africa, presented by Greenwell Matchaya (ReSAKSS-SA Project Coordinator) at
The 2013 Southern Africa Regional Dialogue on Agriculture,
05-06 November 2013
By Gert-Jan Stads, ASTI program coordinator, International Food Policy Research Institute.
Presented at the Development Partners Business Meeting on CAADP
Brussels | 5–6 February 2013
Tracking Investments in CAADP’s Pillar IV Public agricultural R&D spending tr...IFPRI Africa
Tracking Investments in CAADP’s Pillar IV
Public agricultural R&D spending trends inAfrica South of the Sahara
Nienke Beintema and Gert-Jan Stads
International Food Policy Research Institute
The document discusses the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative, which collects and analyzes data on agricultural research and development (R&D) investment and capacity in developing countries. It provides an overview of recent trends in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, and outlines plans to expand ASTI's collaboration with partners and analytical work while strengthening its data collection systems.
The document outlines ACIAR's strategic plan for 2014-2018. Key points include:
- ACIAR will maintain its core mandate of producing excellent agricultural research and working through partners to achieve scaling and broader development impacts.
- The focus will remain on Asia and the Pacific, with some opportunities in emerging economies like China, Brazil, and India. The Food Security Centre will focus on Africa.
- Budget for 2013-2014 is 118 million, with 30% allocated to multilateral programs and 70% to bilateral country programs.
- Priority country programs include Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The Vietnam program focuses on the
1) The document discusses efforts to improve food security in Africa through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and related initiatives.
2) It outlines lessons learned from CAADP implementation including the need for mutual accountability and data to track progress towards goals.
3) Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support Systems (SAKSS) are being established in countries to help monitor and evaluate CAADP commitments by providing timely data and analysis to inform policies.
Benin National Agricultural Investment and Food Security and Nutrition Plan (...Francois Stepman
11 May 2018. Cotonou, Benin. In order to ensure that the Science Agenda is taken into account in the development of the projects to implement the PNIASAN (the National Agricultural Investment and Food Security and Nutrition Plan (PNIASAN 2017-2021), Benin has asked to join the Science Agenda.
-In order to feed a growing population and to address other challenges (including climate change and food price volatility), it is crucial that agricultural productivity is increased.
-Agricultural R&D is a major contributor to productivity growth, food security, and poverty reduction.
-Quantitative data are essential to analyze trends in agricultural R&D investments; identify gaps; set future investment priorities; and better coordinate agricultural R&D across institutes, regions, and commodities.
-R&D indicators are also an indispensable tool when assessing the contribution of agricultural R&D to agricultural growth and to economic growth more generally.
The Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa (S3A)Francois Stepman
11 May 2018. Cotonou, Benin. In order to ensure that the Science Agenda is taken into account in the development of the projects to implement the PNIASAN (the National Agricultural Investment and Food Security and Nutrition Plan (PNIASAN 2017-2021), Benin has asked to join the Science Agenda.
Presentation of "Investment and Capacity Trends in Agricultural R&D: New Evidence for West Asia and North Africa" at the the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) General Conference in Izmir, Turkey on October 1, 2014. Presented by Gert-Jan Stads, Senior Program Manager, of the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative, led by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington, D.C.
1. The document discusses the importance of developing the North East region of India by realizing its growth potential. It outlines various reasons for focusing on the North East, including its strategic location, natural resources, and untapped human capital.
2. Several government schemes and policies aimed at the North East are summarized, including the North Eastern Council, various development programs, and the 'Look East' policy to promote economic integration.
3. The major challenges facing development in the region are discussed, along with recommendations to address issues like more effective implementation, local involvement, and improved transparency and monitoring of government programs.
The document summarizes the establishment and objectives of the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) and its research wing, the Ethiopian Economic Policy Research Institute (EEPRI). It outlines their strategic projects, including research undertakings, short term trainings, publications, and public forums. It also describes the establishment of a Food Price Dynamics Information and Analysis Hub in collaboration with IFPRI to encourage research on food price issues in Ethiopia. The hub administered a small research grant project, receiving 30 proposals and selecting 9 for funding to investigate knowledge and information gaps related to food price dynamics.
By Gert-Jan Stads, Senior Program Manager of Agricultural Science and Techonlogy Indicators (ASTI) at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Presented at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) West Asia and North Africa (WANA) Region Seminar.
This document summarizes key findings from an ASTI survey of agricultural research and development (R&D) capacity and investment in Nepal. It finds that Nepal's total public agricultural R&D spending is low at 0.28% of agricultural GDP, and it has faced volatile spending over time. Human resource indicators also show insufficient agricultural researchers in Nepal compared to other countries, with only 15% having PhDs. The survey identifies several policy implications to strengthen Nepal's agricultural R&D system including increasing autonomy, funding, recruitment, training, incentives, and infrastructure.
"Agricultural R&D Trends and Challenges in Mozambique", Antonieta Nhamusso, Workshop on Transformation of Agri-food Systems and Commercialization of Smallholder Agriculture in Mozambique: Evidence, Challenges and Implications Maputo, Mozambique, December 9, 2013
Productivity and the Performance of Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean: From the Lost Decade to the Commodity Boom
By Nin Pratt, Alejandro; Falconi, César; Ludeña, Carlos E.; Martel, Pedro
-Between 2001 and 2012 we observed the best performance of LAC’s agriculture of the last 30 years
-Policy changes and high commodity prices seem to have played a major role in this improved performance.
-Most important, a better policy environment allowed countries to incorporate new technologies that resulted from regional R&D investment and a growing contribution of the private sector.
-Without fast growing prices and no positive shock from policy changes, future growth will depend on the development of efficient innovation systems in the region
Catherine Ragasa - Assessing the Performance of Agricultural and Rural Manage...IFPRI SIG
"Assessing the Performance of Agricultural and Rural Management Councils (CARGs) in Western Democratic Republic of Congo" - Catherine Ragasa, John Ulimwengu and Thaddee Badibanga at SIG 2015 Workshop "Integrating Multi-level Governance into the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Opportunities, Trade-offs, and Implications", Nov 9-10, 2015
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 to strengthen local capacity for independent economic policy research in sub-Saharan Africa. AERC conducts policy-relevant research through various programs, including thematic research projects, collaborative research with African and global researchers, and graduate training programs. AERC also aims to ensure research informs policy through senior policy seminars and national policy workshops. Over the years, AERC has supported thousands of African researchers and policymakers and produced extensive research to promote evidence-based economic policymaking in sub-Saharan Africa.