Partners in Research: The CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) in Latin America

摘要

After decades of neglect, the agricultural sector in many countries of Latin America is receiving renewed attention. Trade and exchange rate policies, which have traditionally taxed the sector, are being recast to encourage growth, raise levels of employment, and increase export earnings. In addition, public research expenditures doubled between 1970 and 1980, although the economic pressures of the 1980s have slowed that progress. The importance of the centers lies not in the additional funding they bring, but rather in their collaboration with national research programs. (Copyright (c) 1987 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank.)