Ethiopia: Collaboration on Science for Impact

12 Nov 2009 Unit: Wageningen International On June 19, 2009 the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), the Universities of Addis Ababa, Jimma, Haramaya, Hawassa and Mekelle and Wageningen UR (University and Research centre) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for structural collaboration in research and capacity development. This collaboration programme has a thematic focus on horticulture, oilseeds, seed supply systems, natural resource management, soil fertility management and policy advice. The MoU signing ceremony concluded a half-day seminar at EIAR Headquarters, in which concept papers on the thematic issues were presented. Please find below some relevant documents:   The full text of the MoU, including a cover note The presentation made by Prof. Dr. Martin Kropff (Rector of Wageningen University) The 6 jointly-formulated concept notes on the prioritised topics: Concept note 1: Horticulture Concept note 2: Oilseeds Concept note 3: Integrated Seed Sector Development Concept note 4: Natural Resource Management Concept note 5: Soil fertility Concept note 6: Policy Support

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