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Realizing the Promise and Potential of African Agriculture
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Food Security
3. Production Systems
4. Science and Technology
5. Impact-oriented Research
Institutional Arrangements
Agricultural Research Strategies and Policies
Advocacy and Leadership
Current NARS Reform Agenda
Encouraging Extension
Coordination Through an Integrated Systems Approach
Beyond Research to Knowledge and Innovation
Agricultural R&D Investments
Increasing Research Impact
Conclusions
Recommendations
References
6. New Agricultural Scientists
7. Markets and Policies
8. Recommendations
Annex A. Priority Issues
Annex B. Strategic Actions
Annex C. Biographies
Annex D. Glossary
Annex E. Abbreviations
Annex F. Boxes, Figures, & Tables
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