Perceived needs for education
Institutions
A survey in 1984 revealed a total of 30 scientific institutions in the Federal
Republic of Germany which had on-going research projects in agroforestry
(the number may have increased since then). Some of the institutions
contribute to training and/or education at various levels. Most research
projects refer to tropical countries and are in some way linked with governmental,
international or non-governmental organization (NGO) technical
cooperation activities (DSE, 1987). This link is of value, because research
and practical implementation/monitoring of results are closely interrelated,
and good working conditions are provided. However, the various projects
depend almost entirely on the "chance of the hour" and on specific personal