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IFDC functions
with a small but well-motivated, multidisciplinary, multilingual staff
that is uniquely suited for conducting a broad range of research and
development activities in sustainable food systems. Its cadre of
scientists and professionals provide a unique mix of applied research,
technology transfer, and market development capabilities. The IFDC
staff, recruited from more than 20 countries, is both internationally
and technically diverse with almost one-half of the total being chemical
engineers, chemists, economists, agronomists, geologists, soil
scientists, marketing specialists, and sociologists. IFDC is able to
conduct unique research and development programs and projects because of
three complementary factors: (1) the multidisciplinary structure of its
task teams used for project planning and implementation; (2) the ability
to produce and test experimental fertilizers in laboratories, pilot
plants, greenhouses, and experiment stations and fields in the
developing countries; and (3) linkages with research and development
institutions around the world. IFDC’s professionals have participated
in a wide range of projects in collaboration with national and
international food and agricultural organizations; financial
institutions; agricultural research stations; manufacturers and
associations; and research and development agencies.
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