science and technology
academic scholarship
research and development
crops and agricultural resource management
agriculture
forestry
environment
livestock
socioeconomics
natural resources and environment
Multiple strategies were employed to achieve specific objectives. These include R&D network management and governance, pushing for network capability development and enhancement, organizational improvements and innovation, resource generation and linkages, publication and public awareness, and S&T information systems. Throughout 2006, ensuring the research to development continuum and accelerating the transfer of technologies generated from publicly funded research to enterprising individuals and groups strengthened the CouncilâÂÂs resolve of pushing AFNR at the forefront for greater impact and for the nationâÂÂs progress. These accomplishments are deeply rooted in the CouncilâÂÂs mission, vision, and goals that are guided by the Millennium Development Goals and anchored on the Department of Science and TechnologyâÂÂs four Major Final Outputs or MFOs: 1) the diffusion of knowledge and technology, 2) generation of knowledge and technology, 3) S&T human resource development, and, 4) S&T services.