Rural Innovation Systems

IFSA : International farming systems association

| 2006-
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  • Publisher: FAO]. International farming systems association (IFSA)
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  • Keywords: agricultural research, farming systems, international organizations
IFSA promotes the participation of small farmers in the research and development process using farming systems research. Its mandate also includes empowerment, agro-industry, food safety and other issues.

IFPRI : International food policy research institute : sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty

| 2006-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: food policy, research centres, food security, nutrition policy, international organizations
As one of the 15 CGIAR research organization, IFPRI provides policy solutions to improve food security and nutrition. Institutional and human capacity strengthening and policy communication receive strong emphasis.

AgREN

| 2005-2006
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI). Agricultural research & extension network (AgREN)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural extension, agricultural research, information networks
ODI's Agricultural Research and Extension Network (AgREN) was established in the mid-1980s to promote information exchange and learning in agricultural research and extension services. Its activities halted in July 2005.

ILAC news / Institutional learning and change initiative

| 2005- .
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  • Publisher: ILAC
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural research, research centres, institution building, innovations
A newsletter on institutional learning, change, and performance improvement in the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) organizations. Topics include: training courses, ILAC projects, upcoming publications, and upcoming events.

FIDAction in Western and Central Africa / International fund for agricultural development (IFAD)

| 2005- .
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: IFAD
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural development, funds, international organizations, poverty alleviation, information exchange
Action is the electronic newsletter, which provides information on IFAD operations in West and Central Africa. Its intended audience includes IFAD partners in public, private, NGO and donor agencies.
 

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