Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative
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2014-05-01
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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The Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI) is designed to strengthen the capacity of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security & Cooperatives to maximize research and development of innovative solutions. The focus is on human and institutional capacity strengthening through innovative approaches to education, research, and partnerships.
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IMPACT. 1: 120 MSc and PhD students trained in agriculture-related disciplines by 2016. They will be an important part of the future Tanzanian academic and research establishment. 9 collaborative research projects addressing priority Feed the Future topics in Tanzania. Each project involves scientists from SUA, MAFC and OSUC partner institutions. 4 policy research projects underway that address important policy-related issues in agriculture and nutrition. These are part of an Agricultural Policy Seminar Series and feed into national policy dialogue. 16 capacity building workshops and seminars. Workshops provide resources and training to strengthen both individual and institutional capacity building.
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Engaged Scholars, v. 2 (2014).