We fully endorse the fact that TAC ( Technical Advisory Committee ) has chosen the subject of CGIAR-NARS collaborative relationships as one of the priority strategic issues for it to address over the next couple of years. We are fully aware of the fact that there are many good examples of CGIAR-NARS relationships and joint ventures that have developed during many years of working together. Recent workshops held in various International Centers (IARCs) have clearly identified and described such cases of research partnerships