ICTA in Guatemala: evolution of an agricultural research and development model

Gostyla, L and Whyte, W.F. (1980) ICTA in Guatemala: evolution of an agricultural research and development model. Other. Cornell University, USA.

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Abstract

ICTA, the Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Agricolas, was created in 1973 with its main objective being the generation of appropriate technology and its promotion in Guatemala. This study analyzes ICTA from a social science perspective, taking the organization (which forms part of the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture) as an example of changes in agricultural research strategies and organization. After examining reasons for, and the process of creating, ICTA, the study concentrates on aspects such as development of a participatory model in relation to landholders, decentralization and integration and relations between research and extension. Finally, the implications for programmes and policies relating to agricultural research and development are examined

Item Type:	Monograph (Other)
Author Affiliation:	Rural Development Committee, Centre for International Studies, 170 Uris Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
Subjects:	Agricultural Engineering
Divisions:	Other Crops
Depositing User:	Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2012 07:41
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2012 07:41
URI:	http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/8634

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