

Implementation of a scientific program around the priority axes for the development of the country, based on the real needs of the users.Development of scientific and technical cooperation with specialized national, sub-regional, regional and international institutions in its fields of competence.

Development of agri-food and agro-industrial technologies as well as scientific models for environmental conservation, economic and sustainable management of agricultural resources.Assisting the State authorities on issues relating to intellectual property, standards and quality of agricultural products, in conjunction with the organization in charge of Standards and Quality.Assisting the State Authorities in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of activities related to its purpose.Participating on initiative or on order, in the carrying out of studies or services in accordance with its purpose.Developing national research strategies, and contributing to the development of sub-regional, regional and international research strategies, as well as to the dialogue between science, research and society in its fields of competence.Ensuring the valorization of research results at the level of development actors, in liaison with the ministries in charge of the rural sector (agriculture, animal industries, breeding, forest, fauna, environment and sustainable development).Ensuring research, collection, processing, preservation and dissemination of scientific, technological and innovative knowledge, with an impact on the development of sectors in its areas of competence.As such, these activities cover two (02) components, including agricultural research and the promotion of agricultural development. It promotes agricultural development, particularly in the fields of plant, animal, forestry, fishery and environmental production, as well as food and agro-industrial technologies. 2019/075 of 18 February 2019 reorganizing IRAD, the Institute is a reference center for agricultural research. IRAD is administered by two bodies: a Board of Directors and a General Management.Īccording to the Presidential Decree No. It is placed under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation and the financial supervision of the Ministry of Finance. 2019/075 of 18 February 2019 on the reorganisation of IRAD, is a public establishment of a scientific and technical nature with a legal personality and financial autonomy. The Research Institute of Agriculture for Development (IRAD) is an agricultural research institute in Cameroon under the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI).
