Technology Development Assistance for Agriculture - Putting Research Into Use in Low Income Countries

Stemming from an 11-year DFID funded programme under its Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy (RNRRS), this book 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.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Norman Clark, Norman Frost Clark, Andy Frost, Frost Andy, Ian Maudlin, Maudlin Ian, Andrew Ward
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.04.2013
• EAN: 9780415826976
• ISBN: 978-0-415-82697-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Routledge Explorations in Development Studies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, Africa, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, biotechnology, Technology: general issues, environmental science, engineering & technology, Biology, life sciences, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Agricultural science, Physical geography & topography, Environmental policy & protocols, Development Studies, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Physical geography and topography, Environmental policy and protocols, Hydrology and the hydrosphere