Training

Training is provided through specialized short courses held in the Nile Valley region, in Ethiopia, and at ICARDA headquarters in Syria, covering variety improvement, plant pathology and protection, system management, experimental design, statistical analysis, reporting and presentation of research results, impact assessment, and other topics. National scientists are also sent to other countries on traveling workshops, led by multidisciplinary teams of ICARDA scientists, to review on-station and on-farm research, make joint line/variety selections, and compare research methods.
     ICARDA’s training efforts in Ethiopia began in 1979. The period 1986-89 saw particularly heavy emphasis on expanding highland pulses research capability, and several scientists were sponsored for post-graduate studies. These efforts, in cooperation with various universities, have led to the development of a dedicated and vigorous research team actively involved in research relevant to poorer farmers. ICARDA continues to support Ethiopian scientists in pursuing advanced degrees. During 1979-2001, 550 Ethiopian staff benefited from various training courses.