The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)

The paper explores the extent to which degree-based postgraduate training programmes contribute to the development of individual skills and careers in agricultural science as well as towards institutional capacity for national agricultural research in Africa. In the case of the International Livesto...

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Main Authors: Eley, R., Ibrahim H., Hambly Odame, Helen, Demeke, M., Smalley, M.E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Emerald Publishing Limited 2003
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/32886
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author Eley, R.
Ibrahim H.
Hambly Odame, Helen
Demeke, M.
Smalley, M.E.
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Eley, R.
Hambly Odame, Helen
Ibrahim H.
Smalley, M.E.
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Ibrahim H.
Hambly Odame, Helen
Demeke, M.
Smalley, M.E.
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description The paper explores the extent to which degree-based postgraduate training programmes contribute to the development of individual skills and careers in agricultural science as well as towards institutional capacity for national agricultural research in Africa. In the case of the International Livestock Research Institute's Graduate Fellowship Programme it was concluded that advanced agricultural science training in Africa provides a vital process of human and institutional development. The results of this study indicate the success of degree-based training in terms of achieving improved gender equity, rapid employment, and a high rate of return to the country of origin. These results-stand out against the "brain drain" commonly associated with capacity building in national agricultural research systems (NARS). The paper recommends strategies to be adopted by ILRI and its partners for future degree training and capacity building in sub-Saharan Africa.
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spelling CGSpace328862025-12-08T10:29:22Z The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997) Eley, R. Ibrahim H. Hambly Odame, Helen Demeke, M. Smalley, M.E. training programmes costs education The paper explores the extent to which degree-based postgraduate training programmes contribute to the development of individual skills and careers in agricultural science as well as towards institutional capacity for national agricultural research in Africa. In the case of the International Livestock Research Institute's Graduate Fellowship Programme it was concluded that advanced agricultural science training in Africa provides a vital process of human and institutional development. The results of this study indicate the success of degree-based training in terms of achieving improved gender equity, rapid employment, and a high rate of return to the country of origin. These results-stand out against the "brain drain" commonly associated with capacity building in national agricultural research systems (NARS). The paper recommends strategies to be adopted by ILRI and its partners for future degree training and capacity building in sub-Saharan Africa. 2003-05-01 2013-07-03T05:25:42Z 2013-07-03T05:25:42Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/32886 en Limited Access Emerald Publishing Limited Education and Training;45(3): 162-174
spellingShingle training programmes
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Eley, R.
Ibrahim H.
Hambly Odame, Helen
Demeke, M.
Smalley, M.E.
The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)
title The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)
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title_fullStr The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)
title_full_unstemmed The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)
title_short The ILRI Graduate Fellows Programme: A case study of impact (1978-1997)
title_sort ilri graduate fellows programme a case study of impact 1978 1997
topic training programmes
costs
education
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