Agricultural Research Project

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The principal objective of this Agricultural Research Project for Ecuador is to strengthen the national capacity to conduct agricultural research, with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity and output while preserving or enhancing the natural resource base, by: (i) introducing a competitive research grant program; (ii) developing research and education exchange partnerships with international science institutions; and (iii) strengthening the national agricultural research institute, INIAP. The project components include: (i) competitive grants which include research grants, research and educational exchange partnerships with international institutions; (ii) strengthening INIAP; and (iii) project implementation.