Calls for accountability have led to a search by agricultural research system managers, as well as investors and consultants, for practical, sound means of assessing, demonstrating, and improving research organizations' performance and results. This chapter looks at the need for improved performance and accountability. It presents options for how organizations can improve these aspects of their operations, referring particularly to questions of how performance and accountability can be addressed in a planning context. All rights reserved. Fair use of this material is encouraged.
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