International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development
The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) is an international effort that evaluates the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of agricultural knowledge, science, and technology; and effectiveness of public and private sector policies, as well as institutional arrangements in relation to agricultural knowledge, science, and technology. The purpose of IAASTD is to assess agricultural knowledge, science, and technology in order to use these components more effectively to reduce hunger and poverty, improve rural livelihoods, and facilitate equitable, environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable development. IAASTD seeks to bring information to bear on policy and management decisions and involve regional experts in the preparation and peer-review of the sub-global assessments.
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