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U.S. Participation in International Agricultural Research

ID-77-55 Published: Jan 27, 1978. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 1978.
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The Agency for International Development (AID) expanded its funding for food and nutrition technical assistance and research programs for developing countries from $25 million in 1974 to about $71 million in 1978. These programs are conducted by U.S. universities and other institutions and by international agricultural research centers. Several previous studies have recommended stronger Agency action in the area of research.

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Agricultural assistanceAgricultural researchDeveloping countriesFederal fundsFood relief programsForeign aid programsInternational cooperationInternational relationsNutrition researchTechnical assistance