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such a new programme (LNV 2005). Suggested major shifts in priorities as compared
to the previous programme include:

• Full integration of research and capacity building activities to better utilize and

create synergies between main fields of expertise within Wageningen UR;

• A clearer indication of preferences and choices for those issues and sectors

where the Netherlands can play a leading or pioneering role (such as the dairy,
meat, horticulture and aquaculture sub-sectors);

• Expressing preferences clearer than in the past also implies that LNV will focus

more on a few research areas - whereby choices are made more independently of
other international fora/multi-lateral donors. This also has distinct implications in
terms of co-financing (e.g., EU projects).

This vision focuses on impacts and links strongly related to national interests.
Combining this policy-oriented vision with the science agenda is a challenge, but
successful integration will strengthen both agendas.

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