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Building colleges of agriculture in Africa : US university experiences and implications for future projects
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Building colleges of agriculture in Africa : US university experiences and implications for future projects
When projects to develop African colleges of agriculture were begun in the early 1960"s, it was in response to the need for viable institutions that would assure the continent"s future food security.
Wilcock, David C.; McDowell, George R. · 1986
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Abstract
After a background chapter on the U.S. land-grant university model used in these projects, the problems experienced in applying that model to Africa, the reason why the projects occurred in the 1960"s, and the different kinds of projects undertaken, this paper summarizes interviews with over 60 research scientists at 9 U.S. universities affiliated with the projects. Issues discussed include how the projects worked on the U.S. campuses, the projects" impacts in Africa, and how U.S. campuses might react today to new institution-building opportunities in Africa. A final section considers the implications for the role of African agricultural colleges in generating and disseminating improved technology and for the efforts of U.S. institutions and A.I.D. to enhance this role. The thrust of A.I.D."s plan in this regard is strongly endorsed. Appended is a six-page bibliography of supporting research materials (1963-86).
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