Microcomputer Ex Ante Small Farm Agricultural Research Benefit/Cost Analysis: Zimbabwe, Zambia And Tanzania
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1991-03Author
MacMillan, J.
Mudiinu, G.
Rugube, L .
Guveya, E.
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The general purpose of the working paper is to provide a group of case studies to be used in agricultural research management workshops with the working paper. Agricultural Research Management Training Needs'-, - me'. SAiDCC2. The paper on training heeds recommends the application of ex;anfe>Muefit:/^thihd^ts as a planning and control tool, for improving the productivity of SADCC agricultural research projects. Ex ante. BC evaluation, refers to economic analysis of research project benefits! versus costs for a range of -alternatives prior to initiation of a project. Ex ante B/C evaluation. refers to the economic analysis of benefits versus costs! after completion of a research project; Historical assessments! of projects in Ex post evaluations are useful but not directly relevant for investment decisions on current and proposed projects.