Friday, May 11, 2007

International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development

Take time if you can to look at the Drafts out for comment (before 21st May) of this extensive international exercise:

'The International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) is a unique international effort that will evaluate the relevance, quality and effectiveness of agricultural knowledge, science, and technology (AKST); and effectiveness of public and private sector policies as well as institutional arrangements in relation to AKST.'

As I understand it the private sector is not happy with the way the Assessment is turning out - there are clearly contested positions so if you want to influence the outcome have a look.

No comments: