Linking agricultural research with the agribusiness community from a pro-poor perspective : the importance of human capital development
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ArticleLanguage: English Publication details: Washington (USA) : IFAMA, 2012.ISSN: - 1559-2448
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Improved crop varieties are a key output of agricultural research and have contributed to significant increases in agricultural production and productivity However, the benefits from advances in plant breeding have often not reached the majority of poor farmers. This essay tackles the challenge of enhancing human capital development in the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in order to enhance impact on food security and poverty reduction. Key changes in strategic planning, leadership, organizational alignment, talent and performance culture along with the need for new ways of thinking and action are outlined.
Maize CRP FP1 - Sustainable intensification of maize-based farming systems
Wheat CRP FP1 - Maximizing value for money, social inclusivity through prioritizing WHEAT R4D investments
Research and Partnership Program|Socioeconomics Program
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CIMMYT Informa No. 1805
INT3198|INT2674|INT2698
CIMMYT Staff Publications Collection
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