Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Capacity versus incentive factors explaining research productivity: Comparative and multilevel analysis of Nigeria and Ghana agricultural research systems

Ragasa Catherine
  • Ragasa Catherine
  • Development Strategy and Governance Division International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 2033 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 USA.
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  •  Received: 03 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 11 March 2016
  •  Published: 30 June 2016

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