Training Programme ON Agricultural Research Planning and Impact Assessment

Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Agricultural Economics

Training Programme

ON

Agricultural Research Planning and Impact Assessment

17 August - 6 September 2012( 21 Days)

Last date for application:15 July 2012

Division of Agricultural Economics

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi-110012

The basic objective of this course is to expose the participants to the issues in agricultural research planning and impact assessment. Agricultural research generates many types of outputs. These include technologies embodied in inputs (e.g., improved seeds), management practices, machinery, research methods, information, publications and improved human resources. Therefore, agricultural research institutions/ universities are supposed to undertake impact assessment of their research activities and better integrate social, economic & environmental considerations in research planning and implementation. Impact assessment is viewed as a type of research evaluation. It is a process of systematic and objective identification of the short & long-term effects−positive and negative, direct or indirect, intended or unintended, primary and secondary, on households, institutions, environment and the economy. Research evaluation involves assessing worth or value of ex-ante or ex-post impacts and is done in terms of its relevance , effectiveness and efficiency. The specific topics to be covered are: understanding what is meant by research planning and impact assessment and why research evaluation studies are important; designing impact assessment studies that respond to external and internal demands; application of available methods; good practices for impact assessment; key elements and methods of research planning. The course will also cover organizational and regulatory issues in agricultural research

PARTICIPANTS

The participants for the above course will include faculty and researchers in agricultural economics/ social sciences of SAUs, ICAR Institutes and other public institutes engaged in agricultural research. Around 15 participants will be selected.

APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

The training program will include lectures from specialists, computer-oriented problem-solving sessions and case studies. There will be balanced emphasis on the theory and application. The participants are encouraged to bring information on technology developed by their institute for case studies.

ELIGIBILITY

The candidate must possess a masters’ degree in agricultural economics or related social sciences with at least five years teaching or research experience and should be working not below the rank of a scientist or assistant professor. Preference will be given to the candidates having some knowledge and job responsibility in the area related to the training.

APPLICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME

Scientists desirous of participating in the course and fulfilling the eligibility conditions should apply.The last date for receipt of application in the Division is 15/07/2012. Selected candidates will be informed at least 10 days prior to the start of the training program. T.A. to the participants will be paid as per their entitlement for the class of travel restricted to the maximum of AC II tier fare (Rajdhani & Shatabdi are not allowed) by the shortest route. Participants are required to produce money receipt/ tickets in support of their claim. CAFT will bear lodging and boarding expanses of all the participants as per ICAR rules.

For further information please contact :

Dr. Suresh Pal

Head and Director (CAFT)

Division of Agricultural Economics, IARI

New Delhi-110012.

Tel. No. Office:011-25847501,25842951

Fax:91-11-25847501, 25846420

E-mail: head_eco@iari.res.in , rlal_eco@iari.res.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iari.res.in/files/Ag-Econ-CAFT-Broucher-Aug-21-04-2012.pdf