IQQO - Oromia Agricultural Research Institute

The research approach of OARI is participatory, client oriented and demand driven. In this case what is to be researched is determined by different stakeholders, in particular by the end user of the research. The participation of stakeholder in research planning, technology generation and dissemination continuum is ascertained through strengthening ARDALAC at different, FRG/FREG, reviews, workshops, continues consultation and strong monitoring and evaluation system. To redress the past shortcomings of stakeholder participation, more effort has been replaced on empowering the stakeholders to influence the research focus.

Research focus

Research in Oromia would take into account the unique socio-cultural and agro-ecological environments of households. To this end research centers in collaboration with customer and stakeholders will identify challenges, opportunities and research needs of their mandate farming systems and focus on generation of technologies based on growth and transformation plan that ultimately enhance livelihood and sustainable use of natural resources. Moreover, research will go beyond technology generation to ensure the objective of food self self-sufficiency and generally research for development continuum.