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Research that works for developing countries and Australia
Current Issues
2010
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30th July |
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World Bank panel discussion on food security ACIAR CEO Dr Nick Austin was one of three speakers who took part in a recent World Bank Praxis panel discussion on food security |
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6th July |
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Lao graduate returns to boost livestock extension service Viengxay Photakoun recently completed a Masters degree at Charles Sturt University with support from the ACIAR John Allwright Fellowship program. |
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28th May |
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ACIAR website redesign The ACIAR website is about to undergo a period of significant change and redesign. Keep up-to-date with the changes. |
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26th May |
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Australia/Indonesia Fisheries Research Partnership Strategic priorities for fisheries research partnerships with Indonesia were developed with key Indonesian agencies at consultations in Jakarta on 17-18 May 2010 to help direct ACIAR’s fisheries program for the next decade. |
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12th May |
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ACIAR Commissioner Dr Meryl Williams recognised for outstanding contribution Chair of the Commission for International Agricultural Research, Dr Meryl Williams, has received an Outstanding Alumni Award at a special ceremony as part of James Cook University's 40th Anniversary celebrations. |
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10th May |
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ACIAR and the 2010-11 Federal Budget The Commonwealth Budget of 2010-11 presented on 11 May 2010 has allocated $70.9 million to ACIAR. |
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12th April |
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Youth Ambassadors head to ACIAR projects Four Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development will leave Australia in April 2010 to spend up to 12 months working on ACIAR projects to make their own positive contribution to development. |
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31st March |
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Visit highlights partnerships between Indonesia and Australia The importance of Australia’s agricultural research program in Indonesia was highlighted during a recent visit by the ACIAR Chief Executive Officer Dr Nick Austin. |
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17th March |
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Fellowships foster new leaders and build connections Nine up-and-coming leaders from agricultural organisations in the Asia-Pacific region met with Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan, on 16 March 2010. |
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10th March |
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Website survey The website survey has now finished. |
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4th March |
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Visit by Botswana delegation ACIAR hosted the President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama on 2 March 2010. |
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4th March |
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Outlook 2010: The Science of Food Security At the 2010 ABARE Outlook conference in Canberra ACIAR CEO Dr Nick Austin outlined the need for a range of mini-revolutions in agricultural productivity to address global food security. |
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12th February |
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Australian Civilian Corps The Australian Civilian Corps represents a significant new step in how Australia responds to natural disasters and conflicts overseas. It will enable the rapid deployment of civilian specialists to countries affected by natural disaster or conflict. These civilian specialists will contribute to Australia’s efforts to assist stabilisation and recovery in affected countries with the urgency required in these terrible situations. |
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22nd December |
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Growing more food beats hunger and boost incomes On Australia’s doorstep, where millions of people face hunger on a daily basis, Australia is helping smallholder farmers to boost production and improve people’s prosperity. ACIAR’s CEO Dr Nick Austin explains Australia’s role in agricultural development and capacity building in the December 09 Issues magazine on global food security. |
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15th December |
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Impact assessment workshop draws participants from 10 countries A workshop on social science concepts and tools for technology evaluation and impact assessments held in the Philippines has contributed to creating an impact/evaluation culture in a wide range of agricultural research institutions. |
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