scholarly journals Biomass-Based Innovations in Demand Driven Research and Development Projects in Africa

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Jatta ◽  
Nana Afranaa Kwapong ◽  
Bertrand Festus Nero ◽  
Oluwole Fatunbi
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Good For ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

The case for demand-driven research and development has received important considerations among governments, donors and programme implementing partners in development planning and implementation. Addressing demand is believed to be a bottom-top approach for designing and responding to development priorities and is good for achieving development outcomes. In this paper, we discuss the concept and application of demand driven research for development (DDRD) in Africa. We use evidence of six projects implemented under the BiomassWeb Project in Africa. We focus on parameters on level of engagement of stakeholders - whose demand is being articulated, the processes for demand articulation, capacity building and implementation processes, innovativeness of the project, reporting and sustainability of the project. We find that the nature of the institutions involved in articulation and implementation of demand-driven research and development projects and their partnerships influence the impact and reporting of demand-driven projects.

scholarly journals Biomass-Based Innovations in Demand Driven Research and Development Projects in Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2639
Author(s):  
Jatta Raymond ◽  
Kwapong Afranaa ◽  
Nero Festus ◽  
Fatunbi Oluwole
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Good For ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

The case for demand-driven research and development has received important considerations among governments, donors and programme implementing partners in development planning and implementation. Addressing demand is believed to be a bottom-top approach for designing and responding to development priorities and is good for achieving development outcomes. In this paper, we discuss the concept and application of demand-driven research and development (DDRD) in Africa. We use evidence of six projects implemented under the BiomassWeb Project in Africa. We focus on parameters on level of engagement of stakeholders—whose demand is being articulated, the processes for demand articulation, capacity building and implementation processes, innovativeness of the project, reporting and sustainability of the project. We find that the nature of the institutions involved in articulation and implementation of demand-driven research and development projects and their partnerships influence the impact and reporting of demand-driven projects.

Advancing dairy farming profitability through research

2001 ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
J.R. Caradus ◽  
D.A. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
Nitrogen Fertiliser ◽  
Grass Endophyte ◽  
Forage Species ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
Dairy Cow Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

The New Zealand dairy industry recognises that to remain competitive it must continue to invest in research and development. Outcomes from research have ensured year-round provision of low-cost feed from pasture while improving productivity. Some of these advances, discussed in this paper, include the use of white clover in pasture, understanding the impacts of grass endophyte, improved dairy cow nutrition, the use of alternative forage species and nitrogen fertiliser to improve productivity, demonstration of the impact of days-in-milk on profitability, and the use of feed budgeting and appropriate pasture management. Keywords: dairy, profitability, research and development

Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

2013 ◽  
pp. 96-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Y. J. Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Rehabilitation Engineering ◽  
Major Activity ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Activity Areas

The interdisciplinary fields of Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering focus on understanding the impact of disability, seeking to ameliorate the impact through the employment of appropriate technology. Aided by numerous illustrations, tables, and charts, this chapter provides the reader with an overview of this field in terms of its history, main concepts and principles, major activity areas, and some of the exciting current research and development projects. The chapter also covers the key psycho-social and technical challenges associated with various handicapping conditions, the employment outlook for this field, the training and educational programs that are available, and the professional societies and organizations that hold conferences, publish research reports, and seek to advance the field. Lastly, numerous references have been provided so that a reader can pursue his/her topics of interest.

Capital Expenditure, Recurring Expenditure, and Development Planning Comments on Dr. Huda's Address

1968 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 354-364
Author(s):  
M. Akhlaqur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Financial Planning ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Operation And Maintenance ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this note is to discuss the nature of the problems created -by the "impact of the capital expenditure on the subsequent liabilities of re¬curring expenditure"1 of the government and to suggest certain remedies for either eliminating or reducing such problems. The problem, as stated below, basically relates to the financial planning of development projects. The installation of a development project involves capital costs. The running of the project, after its completion, involves the costs of operation and maintenance, i.e., the recurring costs. The purpose of * financial planning is to maximize the surplus of returns over the costs of opera¬tion, including the maintenance and replacement costs.

Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

2013 ◽  
pp. 277-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Y. J. Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Rehabilitation Engineering ◽  
Major Activity ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Activity Areas

The interdisciplinary fields of Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering focus on understanding the impact of disability, seeking to ameliorate the impact through the employment of appropriate technology. Aided by numerous illustrations, tables, and charts, this chapter provides the reader with an overview of this field in terms of its history, main concepts and principles, major activity areas, and some of the exciting current research and development projects. The chapter also covers the key psycho-social and technical challenges associated with various handicapping conditions, the employment outlook for this field, the training and educational programs that are available, and the professional societies and organizations that hold conferences, publish research reports, and seek to advance the field. Lastly, numerous references have been provided so that a reader can pursue his/her topics of interest.

Human factors research and development planning for NextGen

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Krois ◽  
Dan Herschler ◽  
Glen Hewitt ◽  
Tom McCloy ◽  
Dino Piccione
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Human Factors Research

Overseas Development Administration. A Guide to Social Analysis for Projects in Developing Countries. London: HMSO. 1995. viii+248 pages. Hardbound. £18.95.

1996 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-190
Author(s):  
Mir Annice Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Social Analysis ◽  
Economic Perspective ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Overseas Development

This book, hereinafter referred to as the Guide, has been developed for those social analysts (e.g., anthropologists, sociologists, and human geographers) who have had little or no practical experience in applying their knowledge as development practitioners. In the past, development projects would be analysed from a narrow financial and economic perspective. But with the evolution of thinking on development, this narrow financial and economic aspect has now been broadened to include the impact on society as the very meaning of development has now come to symbolise social change. Thus, development is not restricted only to plans and figures; the human environment in its entirety is now considered for analysis while designing and implementing development projects.

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