Comprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on agricultural research for development in Egypt

Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S.

Comprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on agricultural research for development in Egypt

Analysis and guidelines - Egypt case study

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 148 p.

Author Swelam, A., Abdallah, E., Salem, S.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-136200-6

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Synopsis (short abstract) This case study was conducted to provide a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to Egypt’s agricultural research and organizational development to draw lessons and develop supporting guidelines. This study aimed to enhance efforts exerted by Egypt’s NARS in the field of developmental research by formulating an integrated and coherent approach for research and dissemination of proven technologies and practices. Such approaches are expected to address key bottlenecks and provide the needed direction and means for sustainable improved implementation of AR4D. This can ultimately lead to enhancing and empowering the capacity of Egypt’s NARS to better inform and influence policies and facilitate institutional changes required in the agricultural sector. As part of the efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support and strengthen NARS’ research impact and their links to extension service systems, the present assessment was carried out to establish a deeper insight into challenges and opportunities that are facing NARS in Egypt.

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Swelam, A., Abdallah, E. and Salem, S. 2022. Comprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on institutional linkages between various actors in Egypt – Analysis and guidelines. Egypt case study. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0059en

Language English

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