{"product_id":"agricultural-and-environmental-research-in-small-countries-isbn-9780471960744","title":"Agricultural and Environmental Research in Small Countries","description":"Developing countries are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain research institutions that can support the broad demands of their agricultural and natural resource sectors. In many countries, this is due to a diminutive economy and population which limits the resource base upon which to build a viable, productive research system. This book examines the ways small countries have approached these problems and how they can use their small-scale institutions and limited resources to best advantage. The main feature of this book is a national portfolio approach to the strategic planning of research. This approach addresses the many institutional, policy, and scientific demands that stretch the scope of research in small developing countries, including new developments in natural resource management, biotechnology, regional collaboration, networking, and the management of scientific information. Based on the experience of small countries with small research organisations, Agricultural and Environmental Research in Small Countries provides valuable lessons for all policymakers and scientific leaders who are looking for innovative ways to address the growing complexity of national agricultural research in the emerging global system. Defining the \"Small-Country\" Problem.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Working with Small-Scale and Diverse Institutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The National Research Portfolio -\u003cbr\u003e Establishing a Manageable Scope.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e National Research Portfolios -\u003cbr\u003e Case Study Findings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Research on Natural Resource Management -\u003cbr\u003e A New Beginning, or Just Another Agenda Item?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diversification and High-Value Nontraditional Exports -\u003cbr\u003e Can Research Open 'Windows of Opportunity?' Biotechnology -\u003cbr\u003e A Strategy for Participation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning for the Information Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Small Countries as Partners in Regional Initiatives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Agricultural Research Networks in Small Countries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion -\u003cbr\u003e Lessons from Small Countries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003ePablo Eyzaguirre is the author of Agricultural and Environmental Research in Small Countries: Innovative Approaches to Strategic Planning, published by Wiley.  Developing countries are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain research institutions that can support the broad demands of their agricultural and natural resource sectors. In many countries, this is due to a diminutive economy and population which limits the resource base upon which to build a viable, productive research system. This book examines the ways small countries have approached these problems and how they can use their small-scale institutions and limited resources to best advantage. The main feature of this book is a national portfolio approach to the strategic planning of research. This approach addresses the many institutional, policy, and scientific demands that stretch the scope of research in small developing countries, including new developments in natural resource management, biotechnology, regional collaboration, networking, and the management of scientific information. Based on the experience of small countries with small research organisations, Agricultural and Environmental Research in Small Countries provides valuable lessons for all policymakers and scientific leaders who are looking for innovative ways to address the growing complexity of national agricultural research in the emerging global system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988707360997,"sku":"NP9780471960744","price":343.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471960744.jpg?v=1761781272","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/agricultural-and-environmental-research-in-small-countries-isbn-9780471960744","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}