Importance for Research and Development Sample Clauses

Importance for Research and Development. The rationale behind OA-OD is to achieve the maximum impact to advantage the poor, especially smallholder farmers in developing countries. OA-OD improves the visibility, accessibility and im- pact of Research and Development activities and improves the performance, efficiency, and ef- fectiveness of research activities. It enables interdisciplinary research; supports novel research literature computation; and allows CGIAR research to benefit the global public. It also ensures that the results of research and activities can make the infrastructure necessary for CGIAR to be at the forefront of the OA-OD for agriculture movement more easily and collectively. In further support to reach the CGIAR’s open access objectives, the Platform for Big data in Agri- culture was launched in 2017. It aims to mobilize CGIAR data to accelerate research and new data- driven innovations, build data collaboration internally and externally, and leverage CGIAR exper- tise while claiming a unique leadership voice in digital agriculture. It also supports and promotes open data. The CGIAR Platform for Big Data created new data-driven capabilities, built new digital partnerships and alliances, developed digital innovations which makes data more efficient and accessible (11).
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  • Economic Development 1. The Parties aim to promote balanced economic growth, poverty reduction and the reduction of social-economic disparities.

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  • Curriculum Development This includes the analysis and coordination of textual materials; constant review of current literature in the field, some of which are selected for the college library collection, the preparation of selective, descriptive materials such as outlines and syllabi; conferring with other faculty and administration on curricular problems; and, the attendance and participation in inter and intra-college conferences and advisory committees.

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