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A new network is being formed 'The UK Forum on Agricultural
Research and Development' , facilitated by the Tropical
Agricultural Association (TAA). The mission is to create
a network of individuals, business and corporate bodies in
the UK capable of responding to the needs in developing countries
for research, development, education and skills in support
of equitable and sustainable agriculture and natural resources
management.
 Aims
- Provide
opportunities for open discussion, debate and exchange of
information and ideas among all stakeholders across all
areas of its mission.
- Network
and communicate actively and effectively, to represent the
views of UK organisations involved in agricultural research
for international development.
- Contribute
to and influence the development of national and international
policies and programmes by initiating its own proposals
and responding to the draft initiatives of others.
- Facilitate
interactive links with national, regional and international
organisations in the North and South in the development
of policies and programmes on agricultural research for
development.
Amongst others - see the flier Word
Membership
will give access to:
- Circulars
by e-mail on news items of interest for members.
- Quarterly
Newsletter available on-line.
- Website
with details on the Forum and its activities.
- Annual
General Meeting with keynote speaker and social reunion
meal.
- Members
Database for members to network and consult on issues of
interest.
- Working
Groups to develop ideas and build consensus.
- Source
of Information include free access to CABI information database
of value to those working as a consultant or in small organisations
or NGOs.
More
Information:
For
further information and costs of membership, see Flier (DOC)
Contact
Details:
Facilitator, UK Forum on Agricultural Research for Development,
PO Box 3, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 0RX
e-mail: ukforum@taa.org.uk
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