Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding

The Biological Control Program (BCP)of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and national biological control programs, established specifically to control exotic cassava pests in Africa, are now evolving to address other pest problems. Formal training syllabuses are therefore to be bro...

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Autores principales: Markham, R.H., Sicely, E.M.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1989
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98821
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description The Biological Control Program (BCP)of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and national biological control programs, established specifically to control exotic cassava pests in Africa, are now evolving to address other pest problems. Formal training syllabuses are therefore to be broadened. Equally important is the need for the BCP and national researchers to collaborate to bring the value of biological control to the attention of decision makers. National programs currently need assistance in assessing the impact of the mealybug control campaign. In due course, they should be supported by the BCP in developing their own research programs aligned with national priorities. Within countries, a flexible administrative structure may be needed in which biological control activities are pursued within various institutions, rather than by a single formal program. Internationally, networks may be formed to tackle specific pest problems under the umbrella of a unifying biological control organization. Sustained funding of both national program development and basic research is now needed .National programs may need assistance in preparing projects for funding, but governments must take more responsibility for supporting programs or soliciting the interest of donors.
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spelling CGSpace988212023-06-08T19:44:16Z Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding Markham, R.H. Sicely, E.M. biological control pests cassava mealybugs The Biological Control Program (BCP)of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and national biological control programs, established specifically to control exotic cassava pests in Africa, are now evolving to address other pest problems. Formal training syllabuses are therefore to be broadened. Equally important is the need for the BCP and national researchers to collaborate to bring the value of biological control to the attention of decision makers. National programs currently need assistance in assessing the impact of the mealybug control campaign. In due course, they should be supported by the BCP in developing their own research programs aligned with national priorities. Within countries, a flexible administrative structure may be needed in which biological control activities are pursued within various institutions, rather than by a single formal program. Internationally, networks may be formed to tackle specific pest problems under the umbrella of a unifying biological control organization. Sustained funding of both national program development and basic research is now needed .National programs may need assistance in preparing projects for funding, but governments must take more responsibility for supporting programs or soliciting the interest of donors. 1989 2018-12-19T07:15:42Z 2018-12-19T07:15:42Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98821 en Limited Access application/pdf Markham, R.H. & Sicely, E.M. (1989). Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding. In J. Yaninek, and H. R. Herren (Eds.), Bioloigcal control; a sustainable solution to crop pest problems in Africa: Proceedings of the Inaugural Conference and Workshop of the IITA Biological Control Program Center for Africa, 5-9 December, 1988. Cotonou, Benin: IITA, (p. 156-165).
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pests
cassava
mealybugs
Markham, R.H.
Sicely, E.M.
Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
title Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
title_full Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
title_fullStr Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
title_full_unstemmed Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
title_short Appropriate support for national programs; training, research, administration and funding
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topic biological control
pests
cassava
mealybugs
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