AGRIC. RESEARCH MANA

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The major objective of the Agricultural Research Management Project is to increase the efficiency and relevence of the agricultural research system for continued, sustained agricultural development. Specifically, the project will: (i) improve the data base and planning mechanism, including preparation of a rolling national agricultural research master plan (RMP) for improved research programming; (ii) reform research management by establishing a network of management information systems (MIS), and by introducing improved accounting practices and regular monitoring and external research reviews; (iii) improve integration of research through fostering the Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (AARD) links with universities and private enterprise, and facilitating rapid technological diffusion; (iv) ensure adequate research financing by providing a minimum targeted growth in operational expenditures; and (v) improve resource allocation for research in accordance with the Agricultural Research Policy Statement.