Three Way Partnership Has Benefits for All
Research, development assistance and international trade will be promoted.
Compiled by staff
Published: Jun 15, 2010
The Agricultural Research Service, the Africa Trade Office and the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation have formed a partnership to promote research on agricultural products in ways that bring jobs to Maryland, assist developing nations in Africa and encourage international trade.
The agreement initially will focus on ongoing research, such as studies on integrated pest management of insects that attack coffee beans, being conducted by ARS researchers that may assist the countries of Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi and Ethiopia. Other countries may be added in the future by mutual agreement.
The agreement is designed to stimulate economic growth by identifying opportunities for Maryland businesses to capitalize on ARS research that addresses Africa's agricultural challenges along with U.S. concerns.
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