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Global trends influencing CIMMYT's future : prepared by the global trrends task force in support of strategic planning at CIMMYT

Global trends influencing CIMMYT's future : prepared by the global trrends task force in support of strategic planning at CIMMYT - México : CIMMYT, 2004. - 46 pages.

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This publication reviews emerging challenges and opportunities in the scientific, economic, social, and political context in which CIMMYT operates. Papers are presented on: demographics; welfare; environment; global economy; politics and policies; projected trends in supply and demand of maize and wheat; intellectual property law and practice; and information technology and information processing. These are discussed in terms of CIMMYT’s present work and future mission. A number of strategic questions have been presented to encourage consideration and discussion on a range of issues, such as the role of agricultural technology in alleviating poverty and the organization, targeting, and focus of CIMMYT’s work.


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Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT)


Agricultural development
Development plans
Economic policies
Information processing
Partnerships
Planning
Political systems
Right of access
Social policies
Technological changes

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