"Capacity for Agricultural Transformation in Central Asia" presented by Suresh Babu, at Regional Research Conference “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia”, April 8-9, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Capacity for Agricultural Transformation in Central Asia
1. REGIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE
AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION
AND FOOD SECURITY IN CENTRAL ASIA
Capacity for Agricultural
Transformation in Central
Asia
Suresh Babu
IFPRI
4. IFPRI Capacity Strengthening
Strategy
Objectives
I. Capacity Strengthening through IFPRI’s
global research programs
II. Generate research-based knowledge in the
form of International Public Good
III. Develop capacity through national, regional
and global collaborations
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Methods
• Collaborative research: Malawi, Mozambique
• Group training: Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia
• Training of trainers: University lecturers
• Research Cycle – South Asia and East Africa Network
• 1-on-1 hands on training
• E-learning
• Institutional Strengthening
• Food and Agricultural System
6. Capacity Strengthening
Research – Key Needs
• Capacity Needs Assessments
• Institutional Capacity Reviews and Assessments
• Capacity Measurements – Capacity Development
Indicators
• Capacity Strengthening Methods – What works
and why?
• Capacity Monitoring and Evaluation
• Impact Assessment of Capacity Strengthening
projects
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Lessons Learned
• Sustainability of capacity depends on leadership
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice
• share the experiences in capacity strengthening
• understand the institutional, resource and
human capital constraints
• Curriculum should be reviewed and revised
• Establish enabling environment and institutions
• Continuous dialogue between the researchers,
trainers, and policymakers
9. Concluding Remarks
• Capacity development is a long term
continuous process
• Individual, institutional and policy environment
go hand in hand
• Training alone is not enough
• Knowledge management, participation,
transparency are important to make impact
• Strategic approach needed to capacity
development, management, utilization and
maintenance