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People, institutions, and technology: A personal view of the role of foundations in international agricultural research and development 1960–2010
Herdt, Robert W. - In: Food Policy 37 (2012) 2, pp. 179-190
the form of the CGIAR and its associate centers. The 1960s India agricultural program of the Rockefeller Foundation …
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Agricultural, food, and water nanotechnologies for the poor: Opportunities, constraints, and role of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
Gruère, Guillaume; Narrod, Clare; Abbott, Linda - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2011
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008862361
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The Perceived Impact of the In-Trust Agreements on CGIAR Germplasm Availability: An Assessment of Bioversity International's Institutional Activities
Gotor, Elisabetta; Caracciolo, Francesco; Watts, Jamie - In: World Development 38 (2010) 10, pp. 1486-1493
legal status of the CGIAR germplasm as freely available for the benefit of humanity under the auspices of FAO. The analysis …
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Assessment of agrobiodiversity resources in the Borotse flood plain, Zambia
Baidu-Forson, J.J.; Phiri, N.; Ngu’ni, D.; Mulele, S. - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …
and design the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems for the Borotse hub in Zambia’s Western Province …
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The economic costs of conserving genetic resources at the CGIAR centres*
Koo, B.; Pardey, P.G.; Wright, B.D. - In: Agricultural Economics of Agricultural Economists 29 (2003) 3
The 11 genebanks of the Consultative Group on International Agriculture (CGIAR) have grown considerably in size over … its very long-term nature and intent is a serious concern. Using the results of five CGIAR genebank case studies … (accounting for 87% of the total CGIAR genebank holdings), we estimate the size of an endowment or trust fund that would be …
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Evaluating environment in international development
Uitto, Juha I. (ed.) - 2021 - second edition
This book provides novel and in-depth perspectives on evaluating environment and sustainability issues in developing countries. Evaluating Environment in International Development focuses on the approaches and experiences of leading international organizations, not-for-profits, and multilateral...
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The organizational challenge of international agricultural research : the fifty-year odyssey of the CGIAR
Lynam, John K.; Byerlee, Derek; Moock, Joyce L. - In: Food policy 124 (2024), pp. 1-14
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015069944
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The changing role of universities in the German research system: engagement in regional networks, clusters and beyond
Koschatzky, Knut; Stahlecker, Thomas - 2010
In Germany, but in other countries as well, a trend towards a regionalisation in technology and innovation policy is … entrepreneurial university approach, the role of universities in regional research and innovation policy will be discussed. On this …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010304500
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Overcoming Challenges to Long-Term Financing: A Behavioral Perspective
Mohamed, Hazik Bin - In: International Journal of Applied Behavioral Economics … 6 (2017) 2, pp. 37-51
A concern that has emerged repeatedly in the support for long-term sustainable development is the insufficient availability of long-term finance for projects such as infrastructure. This paper considers some of the possible strategies to overcome obstacles (cognitive or otherwise) to ensure the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012042547
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Implementing Public-Private Partnerships: The Case of French Port Authorities
Fredouet, Charles; Desplebin, Olivier; Guerin, Frank - In: International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL) 6 (2016) 1, pp. 31-46
Shippers' frequent re-designs of their transportation networks directly impact the relative strength of the positions held by ports in these networks. Therefore, Port Authorities need to adjust their investment/cooperation strategies, often using public-private partnerships. The purpose of this...
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