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Since 2002, Professor Chen has been the President of China Agricultural University. Professor Chen was appointed as Vice Governor of Guangxi Province in 2008, in charge of agriculture, rural development as well as science and technology in the province. He is holds his professor position and his laboratory in China Agricultural University.
Filled with case studies from within Africa and success stories from developing nations around the world, The New Harvest outlines the policies and institutional changes necessary to promote agricultural innovation across the African continent. Incorporating research from academia, government, civil society, and private industry, the book suggests multiple ways that individual African countries can work together at the regional level to develop local knowledge and resources, harness technological innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, increase agricultural output, create markets, and improve infrastructure.
Calestous Juma is Professor of the Practice of International Development and Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project. He holds a Ph.D. in science and technology policy studies and has written widely on science, technology, and the environment.
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