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A Comprehensive Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Research and Development

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  • Marasas, C. N.
  • Anandajayasekeram, P.
  • van Rooyen, C. J.
  • Wessels, J.

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Information on the impact of publicly funded agricultural research is increasingly needed for the mobilization and allocation of decreasing resources. For these purposes, solid evidence of the social gains of past investments is needed, as well as appropriate criteria for planning and priority setting. Returns on investments in technology development and transfer have mostly been evaluated in economic terms, using the rate of return as a measure of efficiency. However, these means are not equally appropriate for the impact appraisal of all research and development programs. Some impacts are difficult to quantify or only materialize over a longer period of time. For this reason, projects should not be prioritized according to efficiency measures alone. Non­market costs and benefits should be evaluated on an equal footing to their market-based counterparts. This paper proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework for assessing the impact of agricultural research and development. It reviews the concepts and methodologies involved in these kinds of appraisals and refers to their application in empirical impact studies conducted in South Africa to date.

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  • Marasas, C. N. & Anandajayasekeram, P. & van Rooyen, C. J. & Wessels, J., 2001. "A Comprehensive Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Research and Development," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 40(2), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:agreko:269286
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.269286
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    1. Nguyen, Huu Nhuan & van de Fliert, Elske & Nicetic, Oleg, 2015. "Towards a holistic framework for impact assessment of agricultural research for development – understanding complexity in remote, culturally diverse regions of Vietnam," Australasian Agribusiness Review, University of Melbourne, Department of Agriculture and Food Systems, vol. 23, March.
    2. Nguyen, Huu Nhuan & Van De Fliert, Elske & Nicetic, Oleg, 2015. "Beyond economic impact: towards a holistic framework for impact assessment of agricultural research for development in remote and culturally diverse regions of Vietnam," 2015 Conference (59th), February 10-13, 2015, Rotorua, New Zealand 202563, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society.

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