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Tuesday, November 6, 2007: 9:25 AM
146: Symposium--Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPs) and the Enhancement of Agricultural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sponsor: A06 International Agronomy
Presiding: Charles Wortmann, Univ. Nebraska
  Introductory Remarks
  Expectations & Emerging Issues in Ag Research and Development for Ssa.
Monty Jones, FARA
  Trends in USAID support for CRSPs and other University Involvement in U.S. Foreign Assistance.
S. K. De Datta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Theo A. Dillaha, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Jonathan Williams, University of Georgia - Griffin
  The CRSP Approach to Building Human Resources and Institutional Capacity: Improving on a Successful Model.
Irvin E. Widders, Bean/Cowpea CRSP, Mywish Maredia, Bean/Cowpea CRSP
  CRSP Impacts on Public Welfare.
Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer, Purdue University
  Priorities for Agricultural Development in Africa and the Potential Role of US Universities.
Jeff Hill, USAID
  Panel Discussion
  Adjourn

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