Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
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Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Einrichtungen Wissenschaftliche Sondereinrichtungen CDR | Centre for Development Research
CDR | Centre for Development Research
Welcome to the Centre for Development Research, the bridge between development theory and action at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna.
The Centre for Development Research, in short ‘CDR’, is a university unit with a multidisciplinary network of over twenty partner scientists. It conducts applied development research and training in areas related to sustainable natural resource management. The CDR works towards poverty reduction, food security, and well-being for the most vulnerable population. We collaborate with a wide range of partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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The CDR Innovation Fund is an instrument to develop the capacity of rural communities to initiate, manage and sustain rural innovation. In essence, it is a funding pool that can be accessed by rural communities to carry out new initiatives and innovative approaches to existing challenges in natural resource management, income generation, food security and decision autonomy. Link to the Innovation Fund
Greening Agriculture: Which way to proceed? The seventh Research for Development Young Scientist Forum explores the role of green agriculture in sustainably reducing poverty and increasing food security in the global south. The forum will deal with the challenges and potential of green agriculture in an interdisciplinary manner. Moreover the forum will send a message to the UN Rio +20 Conference on Sustainable Development which will be held simultaneously.
Time and venue: 21st June 2012, BOKU Vienna >More information
Call for applications | International Training Course on Organic Agriculture | Uganda | 10-31 July, 2012. ITCOA 2012 will bring together students from five countries (Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Austria) for a unique learning experience. Organic agriculture will be discussed as one of the most exciting and timely pathways to innovation in rural development. Learn more about the course and apply
Do you pursue a doctoral degree at BOKU? The CDR now offers two new documents for doctoral students working in the context of applied development research. The CDR Doctoral Study Manual provides information on administrative issues that must be observed when pursing a doctoral degree at BOKU. It also provides informal advice to doctoral students, based on past experiences of both students and supervisors. The CDR Authorship Guidelines offers practical information and guidance when writing scientific papers.