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VII MEETING OF THE LACEA/ * Conference and

IADB/WB RESEARCH NETWORK Call For Papers

THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY * Postdoctoral

RESEARCH INSTITUTE Fellow Positions

THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY * Opportunities in New

RESEARCH INSTITUTE Global Research Programs

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CALL FOR PAPERS

VII MEETING OF THE LACEA / IADB / WB RESEARCH NETWORK ON

INEQUALITY AND POVERTY

San Jose, Costa Rica

November 3, 2004

The seventh meeting of the LACEA/IDB/WB Network on

Inequality and Poverty (NIP) will be held in Costa Rica, at
the Universidad de Costa Rica, on November 3rd, 2004, back
to back with the LACEA Ninth Annual Meeting also to be held
in San Jose, November 4-6, 2004.

The NIP is an initiative that aims to advance the state of

knowledge and expertise regarding the causes and
consequences of poverty, inequality, and social exclusion,
as well as the whole range of policies, institutions, and
social structures that influence their dynamics, as well as
the impact of public action.

TOPICS:

Contributions are invited on the macroeconomic,

microeconomic and institutional aspects of poverty and
inequality, particularly related to Latin America and the
Caribbean. This year, the organizers encourage submission
of papers on:

- Evaluation of Programs and Policies

- Methodological Studies

PROGRAM DETAILS:

The meeting program will include a keynote address, and

seven papers selected on the basis of academic merit, each
with a formal discussant. Submitted papers will be reviewed
by a program committee, which includes members of the
Executive Committee of the Network. Abstracts should be
sent by August 6th, 2004, final papers should be sent by

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August 20th, 2004. Authors chosen to present papers will be

notified through email on September 22nd, 2004. Strict
compliance with these deadlines is required.

PAPER SUBMISSIONS:

Abstracts, papers (Word and PDF files) and any inquiries

concerning the meeting should be sent by e-mail to:

CONTACT: Sebastian Galiani

Email: mailto:sgaliani@udesa.edu.ar

CONTACT: Maximo Rossi

Email: mailto:mito@decon.edu.uy

The NIP may partially finance travel expenses of those

participants who are not able to obtain complete financial
support from their institutions.

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THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Three Postdoctoral Fellow Positions Available

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

seeks three qualified Postdoctoral Fellows to join its new
ISNAR Division. The positions are two-year, fixed-term
appointments, based at the ISNAR Divisional headquarters in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Each available position is detailed
below.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Email applications to:

Email: mailto:IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org

All applications must include ref. #, letter of interest,

curriculum vitae, and the contact information of at least
three references. Deadline: September 15, 2004.

For more complete descriptions and additional job openings,

visit our website:

http://www.ifpri.org

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications for All Positions:

- Ph.D in economics, agricultural economics, political
science or management science.
- Knowledge and experience in working on institutional

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development issues.
- Ability and willingness to work and travel in developing
countries.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Willingness and aptitude to work on issues related to
organization and management of agricultural R&D system.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - "Agricultural Innovation Systems"

(REF: #04-134)

Institutional change in agricultural innovation systems

will be one of the three thematic areas of the new ISNAR
Division. The other two are science policy and the
organization and management of agricultural research. All
three research programs will be global in scope. The aim of
the institutional change in agricultural innovation systems
program is to foster creative institutional changes that
better link public agricultural R & D institutions to the
private sector, farmers' and civil society organizations,
educational institutions and extension services so as to
improve their responsiveness to their clients, partners and
stakeholders. This should lead to improved innovation
systems with consequent benefits to the poor and the
environment. The major responsibilities of the incumbent
will include development of conceptual and analytical
frameworks, primary and secondary data collection, analysis
and modeling, and report writing. Networking with R & D
managers in the public and private sectors, universities,
and researchers will also be part of the work. Extensive
international travel is required.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - "Agricultural Science Policy"

(REF: #04-135)

Science policy will be one of the three thematic areas of

the new ISNAR Division. The other two are institutional
change in agricultural innovation systems and the
organization and management of agricultural research. All
three programs will be global in scope. The science policy
research will address goals and instruments of science
policy related to agriculture and the food system in the
context of the realities of low-income countries. The aim
of the science policy program is to provide knowledge and
advice built upon quality research that better informs
agricultural science policy formulation. This shall enhance
the performance of R & D institutions and the returns to
investments in them, with consequent benefits to the poor
and the environment. The major responsibilities of the
incumbent will include development of conceptual and
analytical frameworks, primary and secondary data
collection, analysis and modeling, and report writing.
Networking with national policymakers and researchers will
also be part of the work. Extensive international travel
is required.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - "Organization and Management of

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Research" (REF: #04-136)

The program on organization and management of research will

be one of the three thematic areas of the new ISNAR
Division. The other two are institutional change in
agricultural innovation systems and science policy. All
three programs will be global in scope. The program
"Organization and Management of Research" has a particular
focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the organization
of agricultural research program is to provide knowledge
and advice built upon quality research that contributes to
improved performance of public agricultural research and
development organizations and their responsiveness to their
clients, partners and stakeholders. The major
responsibilities of the incumbent will include development
of conceptual and analytical frameworks, primary and
secondary data collection, analysis and modeling, and
report writing. Networking with national R & D managers and
researchers will also be part of the work. Extensive
international travel is required, especially in Africa.

ABOUT IFPRI:

IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research

institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative
Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The
mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative
national and international strategies and policies for
meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural
resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the
poorer groups in the countries.

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research

environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits.
IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity
organization and believes that diversity of its staff
contributes to excellence. We encourage women and
developing country professionals to apply. EOE.

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THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty

Three Challenging Opportunities

Leading New Global Research Programs

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),

founded in 1975, develops sustainable solutions for ending
hunger and poverty in the developing world. We are one of
15 international agricultural research centers organized
under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our research,
capacity strengthening, and policy communication work
concentrate on achieving economic growth and poverty

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reduction in low-income countries, improving the food and

nutrition security of poor people, and managing the natural
resource base that supports agriculture.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

We are looking for three research fellows/senior research

fellows to lead research programs in our newly established
International Service for National Agricultural Research
(ISNAR) division:

- Science Policy
http://www.ifpri.org/careers/program1.htm

- Institutional Change and Knowledge Systems

http://www.ifpri.org/careers/program2.htm

- Organization and Management Research

http://www.ifpri.org/careers/program3.htm

ABOUT THE ISNAR DIVISION:

The ISNAR division undertakes research and capacity

strengthening to enhance institutional change in
agricultural innovation systems, improve the organization
and management of research, and promote understanding of
the underlying social, political, and economic factors that
inhibit or enhance progress in agricultural science and
technology, which are so vital for development. The ISNAR
division has a global reach and is housed on a research
campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative research

division and make a significant contribution to improving
the effectiveness of agricultural research systems in
developing countries.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

IFPRI offers competitive salaries with an extensive

benefits package that includes health/life/disability
insurance, generous retirement contributions, five weeks
vacation and housing, education and relocation assistance
where relevant. As an international and equal opportunity
organization, IFPRI believes that the diversity of its
staff contributes to excellence; hence, we strongly
encourage women and developing country professionals to
apply.

Interested candidates should email the following information

as an attached Word document to:

Email: mailto:IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org

1. A detailed letter of interest indicating the position

you are applying for and summarizing the relevance of

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your experience to IFPRI's needs.

2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Contact details of at least three references.

The closing date for applications is August 31, 2004.

See Careers at:

http://www.ifpri.org

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