Management of agricultural research: A training manual. Introductory module. (1997): Abbreviations used in the text

Management of agricultural research: A training manual. Introductory module. (1997)

		(introduction...)
		Foreword
		Acknowledgements
		Abbreviations used in the text
		Introduction
		Research management: A key ingredient
		Components of a worldwide agricultural research management programme
		Defining FAO's role
		Modus operandi
		The manual
		Appendix 1: Management orientation and decision making
		Appendix 2: The case method
		Appendix 3: Summary of course contents
		Appendix 4: Illustrative schedule for a workshop on agricultural research
		Appendix 5: Management training
		Appendix 6: Planning and management of short-duration, executive development programmes
		References cited and sources for further reading

CGIAR	Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
ECA	UN Economic Commission for Africa
FAO	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
ICIPE	International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
ILCA	International Livestock Research Centre for Africa
ISNAR	International Service for National Agricultural Research
MIS	management information systems
OAU/STRC/SAFGRAD	Consultative Advisory Committee on Semi-Arid Food Grain research and Development of the Scientific Technical and Research Commission of the Organization of African Unity
NARS	national agricultural research systems
R&D	research and development
RDC	Research Development Centre
SEDP	short-duration, executive development programme
TAC	Technical Advisory Committee
TCDC	Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries