دراسة مدى كفاءة الاستثمار في البحث العلمي ودوره في التنمية الزراعية في سورية خلال الفترة (1990-2023)

Abstract

The research aimed to study the development of investment in agricultural education and scientific research in Syria during the period (1990–2023), analyze the associated level of agricultural development, and examine the relationship between the efficiency of investment in agricultural scientific research and the level of agricultural development.

The research followed a descriptive analytical approach, relying on calculating composite indices for both investment efficiency and agricultural development using the normalization method. A simple linear regression model and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were also applied to study the relationship between investment in scientific research and agricultural development.

The results showed an increase in the composite index of investment efficiency from 32.50% to 94.38%, and an increase in the composite index of agricultural development from 49.17% to 94.14%, with a very strong correlation (R = 0.995, R² = 0.990), confirming the direct impact of research investment in promoting agricultural development.

The research concluded the importance of increasing financial support for agricultural education and research and enhancing training and innovation programs to contribute to achieving sustainable agricultural growth.