Authors:
Nienke Beintema and Raj Ramnauth
Year:
2018
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute and Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
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Key Trends
Mauritius invests a significant share of its AgGDP in agricultural research (4.82 percent in 2016). Total spending (adjusted for inflation) fluctuated over time but remained fairly stagnant during 2010–2016.
The creation of FAREI in 2014 through a merger of FARC and AREU represented a reassessment of research priorities to address the country’s financial and human resource constraints. FAREI is primarily funded by the government, supplemented by limited donor and project funding, and revenues from the sale of goods and services.
Authors:
Nienke Beintema, Sembhoo Chandrabose, and Sandra Perez
Year:
2017
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute and Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute
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Constant spending levels
Agricultural research in Mauritius is mostly funded by the government, supplemented by limited donor and specific project funding, and revenues from the sale of goods and services. Government funding primarily covers salaries and day-to-day operations. Total agricultural research spending (adjusted for inflation) has fluctuated somewhat over time but remained fairly stagnant during 2000–2014. The country’s intensity ratio is high, reflecting the dominance of sugar research.
Capacity concerns
Authors:
Kathleen Flaherty, Chandasa Koyelas, and Jairaj Ramkissoon
Year:
2014
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute and Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute.
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National spending on agricultural research grew during 2008–2011 due to increased salary expenses and capital investments at AREU, the country’s main government agricultural research agency. These investments were funded by the government and various donors.