Module 2 - Investments in Agricultural Science and Technology

Fan, S., L. Zhang, and X. Zhang. 2000. Growth and Poverty in Rural China: The Role of Public Investments. EPTD Discussion Paper 66. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Fan, S., P. Hazell, and S. Thorat. 1999. Linkages between Government Spending, Growth, and Poverty in Rural India. Research Report 110. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and World Bank. 2000. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems for Rural Development: Strategic Vision and Guiding Principles.” Rome and Washington, DC: FAO and World Bank.

FAOSTAT. 2002. FAO Statistical Databases. http://apps.fao.org/default.htm.

Pardey, P., and N. Beintema. 2001. Slow Magic: Agricultural R&D a Century after Mendel. Food Policy Report. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Pardey, P.G., N. Beintema, S. Dehmer, and S. Wood. In press. Science for Agriculture: A Growing Global Divide? St. Paul and Washington, DC: University of Minnesota and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Purcell, D. L., and J. R. Anderson. 1997. Agricultural Extension and Research: Achievements and Problems in National Systems. Operations Evaluation Study. Washington, DC: World Bank.

Rajalahti, R., J. Woelcke, and E. Pehu. 2005. “Development of Research Systems to Support the Changing Agricultural Sector.” Proceedings. Agriculture and Rural Development Discussion Paper 14. World Bank, Washington, DC.

Thirtle, C., L. Lin, and J. Piesse. 2003. “The Impact of Research-Led Agriculture Productivity Growth on Poverty Reduction in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.” Paper presented at the 25th Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Durban.