To provide opportunities for researchers, extension workers, university faculty members, non-governmental organizations staff, and other actors in agricultural research and development (R&D) to improve their capacity and abilities in priority areas.
- Leading for innovation
- Strategic planning for learning organizations
- Results-oriented program formulation
- Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment of R&D investments in agriculture
The workshop is intended for active R&D practitioners and other actors in agricultural R&D. The organizers strive for diversity in gender, discipline, and nationality among workshop participants. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
To ensure that participants benefit fully from the workshop, course size will be limited to 24 students.
Candidates should be fluent in English and engaged in agricultural research initiatives for development. This refers to professionals who are members and/or organizers of collaborative and inter-disciplinary R&D programs.
Workshop Fee: US$3,000.00
Fees cover accommodation, all meals, learning materials, and local transportation. Participants will receive a small cash allowance to help cover incidental expenses. Travel costs from and to a participant's country of origin and health insurance are not included.
Please note that IFPRI does not provide funding for participants to cover workshop fees. However, many international organizations, including United Nations agencies, the European Union, the World Bank, regional development banks, embassies, and private foundations, do provide scholarships. Please inquire at the offices of these organizations in your country or region, or consult their websites.
To Apply: To apply for the workshop, download the application form and return it by email to IFPRI-ISNARLearning@cgiar.org or by fax to: 251-1-46 29 27 before the deadline.
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Deadline: August 28, 2005.