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J. Anim Sci. 1987. 64:1560-1567.
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Canadian Involvement in International Animal Agriculture Programs1

R. Blair2

University of British Columbia,3, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 2A2

Abstract

Canadian development assistance is channeled through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and over 200 non-governmental organizations. The CIDA contributions have emphasized technical assistance projects for the development of dairy production, beef production and small ruminants. Those projects are normally managed by Canadian universities or private contractors. The IDRC projects rarely include Canadian advisors, and while technical and administrative support is provided from IDRC's regional office and headquarters, management of the project remains the responsibility of the recipient. Among the notable achievements of the Canadian assistance programs are the setting up of various networks which allow for the better coordination of projects. The objectives of the Canadian assistance programs have been redefined in the light of experience gained to date and a better understanding of the needs of developing countries. These objectives will be addressed by greater emphasis on animal production systems; pasture and forage improvement; by-product utilization; and animal species such as sheep, goats, camelids and buffaloes.

Footnotes

1 Presented at a symposium on "Activities of Agencies Involved in International Animal Agriculture", 78th Annu. Meet. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci., Kansas State Univ., Manhattan, July 30, 1986.

2 The assistance of Dr. G. Hawtin and Miss L. Wagner of the International Development Research Centre, and Ms. M. Catley-Carlson of the Canadian International Development Agency in the preparation of this paper is gratefully acknowledged.

3 Dept. of Anim. Sci.






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