1st Edition

Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture Putting research into use in low income countries

200 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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... Read more
1. Technology Development for Agriculture; Broad Context  2. Science Policy and the Knowledge Market  3. Research into Use Programme  4. Biotechnology Projects  5. NGO-led Projects  6. Other Projects  7. Putting Research into Use; RIU Best Bet Programme

Biography

Norman Clark is Professor of Innovation Systems and Development, Open University, and Senior Adviser to the DFID Research into Use Programme, UK.

Andy Frost is Deputy Director for the DFID Research into Use Programme, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Ian Maudlin is an Honorary Professor, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, and Director of the DFID Research into Use Programme, UK.

Andrew Ward is a consultant based in Zambia and the UK.