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| Headline: | IFPRI Bases New Research Division in Ethiopia, Names Ugandan Minister of Agriculture as Director |
| Description: | Addis Ababa — The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) recently named the current Ugandan Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries, and Fisheries, Dr. Wilberforce Kisamba-Mugerwa, director of its new division-the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR). By producing new global public goods, improving the organization and management of agricultural research, and promoting more effective science and technology policies, ISNAR will facilitate innovations for the benefit of poor farmers in Africa and other developing countries. While IFPRI is headquartered in Washington, DC, the ISNAR division is located in Ethiopia on the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Addis Ababa. 'The decision to base ISNAR in Africa reflects IFPRI's goal of establishing a global network of facilities and programs,' explained Dr. Mandi Rukuni, IFPRI board member. 'Although strongly focused on sub-Saharan Africa, ISNAR will be active globally,' he emphasized. |
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| Country (origin): | Ethiopia |
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| ARD-theme: | food and nutrition policies |
| Last editing: | 2004-07-12 13:17:54 |