AGRI RES.

closed

Closed

The National Agricultural Research project will initiate a long-term institutional development program which aims to improve the focus and quality of Malawi's smallholder-oriented agricultural research program, strengthen critical linkages, and improve the efficiency and economy of ongoing activities. Project components will include: (i) creation of an Agricultural Research Council to advise on priorities and to produce a Master Plan for agricultural research; and (ii) reduction of the Department of Agricultural Research's (DAR) station network and improvement in physical facilities. The project will involve; (iii) reorganization of DAR, as well as management and systems improvements; (iv) staff development; and (v) intensified collaboration with International and Regional Agricultural Research Centers and introduction of a contract research program. It will further consist of the; (vi) establishment of adaptive research teams and research extension workshops. It will finally include; (vii) a reduction in running costs of ongoing activities, and reallocation of budgeting proceeds to sustain the proposed new activities. The project provides for civil works; equipment, furniture, vehicles; staff relocation; technical assistance and training; and operating costs.

World Bank Group

Project

Automotive, Raw Materials, Government