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Strategies for restructuring the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria: Process, opportunities, and lessons:

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  • Babu, Suresh Chandra
  • Oyedipe, E.O.
  • Ajakaiye, Olusanya
  • Ajoni, K.

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This paper aims to develop specific strategies for reforming the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) for achieving greater efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability through its constituent institutions. Based on a two-year consultative and interactive process of internal discussion, external learning, and analysis of various restructuring options, this paper proposes specific interventions for promoting results-based approaches to priority setting, resource mobilization and allocation, effective implementation of research programs, enhanced and timely delivery of results, mon-itoring and evaluation, impact assessment, and improved networking among domestic and international partners. The paper recommends a phased approach to ARCN reforms, beginning with organizational transformation and capacity strengthening at all levels. In addition, issues, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable funding, integration of re-search, extension, education, and the regulatory mandates of ARCN are discussed. Finally, an implementation plan for restructuring ARCN is presented.

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  • Babu, Suresh Chandra & Oyedipe, E.O. & Ajakaiye, Olusanya & Ajoni, K., 2017. "Strategies for restructuring the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria: Process, opportunities, and lessons:," NSSP working papers 41, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    • Handle: RePEc:fpr:nsspwp:41
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