ing Institutional Capacity in the Food and Agricultural Sector in Nepal," a coopzrati-vc effozt by the Ministry of. Agriculture (MOA) of His Majesty'3 Government of Nepal and the Winrock International Institute for Agricultural-Development. This project has been made possible by
substantial financial support from the U.S.
Agency for International
Development (USAID) and the German Agency for Technical Cooperation
(GTZ).
One of the most important activities of this project is funding for problem-oriented research by young professional staff of agricultural agencies of the MOA and related institutlons. This research is carried
out with the active professional assistante of the Winrock staff.
The purpose of this Research Report Series is to make the results of these research activities available to a larger audience, and to acquaint younger staff and studentu with advanced methods of research and statistical analysis. It is also hoped that publication of the Series will stimulate discussion among policy-makers and thereby assist in the formulation of policies which are suitable to the development of
Nepal's agriculture.

The views expressed in this Research Repirt Series vre those of the authors, and do not necessaiily reflect the views of their
respective

parent ins titutions.