IFDC Report, Volume 17, No. 1
| Author | IFDC | |
| Date of acession | 2023-01-06T15:41:36Z | |
| Date of availability | 2023-01-06T15:41:36Z | |
| Date of issue | 1992-03 | |
| Abstract | This report pays tribute to Dr David B. Parbery, the second managing director of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), highlighting his significant contributions during his tenure and his influential career in international development. Dr Parbery's emphasis on viewing chemical fertilizer as part of a holistic nutrient management system and addressing nutrient-related environmental issues has shaped IFDC's current initiatives. With extensive experience and expertise, Dr Parbery's innovative and forward-thinking approach impacted IFDC and its staff. The report also provides an overview of Dr Parbery's career trajectory, including his roles in various organizations and his commitment to initiating new ideas and fostering innovation. His colleagues remember him as a positive, dedicated, and accessible leader who inspired others and listened to diverse perspectives. The report concludes by sharing information about a memorial scholarship fund established in Dr Parbery's name and the surviving members of his family. | |
| URL | https://hub.ifdc.org/handle/20.500.14297/1926 | |
| Subject | Nutrient management | |
| Subject | Greenhouse gas emissions | |
| Subject | Deforestation | |
| Title | IFDC Report, Volume 17, No. 1 |