Enhancing science-based development in Africa: Where does Ethiopia stand?
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Presented by Professor Gebisa Ejeta (Purdue University and World Food Laureate) at the 'Dialogue on Ethiopia’s Agricultural Development', 12 November, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Enhancing science-based development in Africa: Where does Ethiopia stand?
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- 54. About the only way I know how to incite and unleash the joy of service, the power of innovation, discovery, and inventiveness in our young is to make a small start. I will continue to do all I can to set that example.