R D and education in food science and technology in developing countries: the matter of relevance

Achaya K. T., . (1982) R D and education in food science and technology in developing countries: the matter of relevance. [Proceedings Paper]

Questions of relevance that arose after colonialism had ceased are discussed with reference to the subjects under consideration. Buying technology from world markets is easy but has several drawbacks. A review of various forms of RD activity point to the necessity for a national institute of a multidisciplinary nature replete not only with specifically food-oriented commodities and disciplines but also with certain essential support service sections like documentation technology transfer and project planning. Factors in the choice of problems and their pursuit are outlined. Measures that would make for staff satisfaction are considered and certain facets of budgeting and project costing are touched upon. Training programmes and teaching courses arise from felt needs and those offered in India are described. Relevance in practical curriculum-building is illustrated through the international M.Sc. course in food technology designed for participants from developing countries.

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Questions of relevance that arose after colonialism had ceased are discussed with reference to the subjects under consideration. Buying technology from world markets is easy but has several drawbacks. A review of various forms of RD activity point to the necessity for a national institute of a multidisciplinary nature replete not only with specifically food-oriented commodities and disciplines but also with certain essential support service sections like documentation technology transfer and project planning. Factors in the choice of problems and their pursuit are outlined. Measures that would make for staff satisfaction are considered and certain facets of budgeting and project costing are touched upon. Training programmes and teaching courses arise from felt needs and those offered in India are described. Relevance in practical curriculum-building is illustrated through the international M.Sc. course in food technology designed for participants from developing countries.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP 368 I5 1980 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Research and development
AGROVOC Term:	Food science
AGROVOC Term:	Food technology
AGROVOC Term:	Training programmes
AGROVOC Term:	Commodities
AGROVOC Term:	Food science
AGROVOC Term:	Food technology
AGROVOC Term:	Technology transfer
AGROVOC Term:	Costing
AGROVOC Term:	Research and development
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11840

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