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26/02/2016

The GCARD3 Global Event in South Africa in April is shaping up to be a unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in the future of agri-food research and innovation!

The GCARD3 Organizing Committee has just released the provisional program for the GCARD 3 Global Event. Based on the theme “No One Left Behind: Agri-food Innovation and Research for a Sustainable World”, the global consultations will kick off on Wednesday 6th April and have been organized around five main themes:

  • Scaling up: from research to impact
  • Showcasing results and demonstrating impact
  • Keeping science relevant and future-focused
  • Sustaining the business of farming
  • Ensuring better rural futures

Read more about the program and side event application guidelines here.

GCARD3 Global Event Program Out Now

The GCARD3 Global Event in South Africa in April is shaping up to be a unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in the future of agri-food research and innovation! The GCARD3 Organizing Committee has just released the provisional program for the...
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Application Guidelines now available for GCARD3 Side Events

Interested in hosting a side event at the GCARD3 Global Event? The GCARD3 Support Team is now welcoming applications for GCARD3 side events. If you wish to organize a meeting, discussion, or consultation that will link to, or support, the...
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Youth Agripreneurs Project off and running

We, at GFAR and CGIAR , are committed to integrate, stimulate and mentor the involvement of youth in all of our collective programs. At GCARD3 , the Third Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development, we are taking any opportunity...
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Shaping GCARD3 Global Event’s Youth Delegation

GCARD3 Global event – the third global conference for agricultural development, is going to give a central place to young people. More than 35 YPARD members are expected to take part in the discussions onsite, as speakers, social reporters, facilitators,...
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IEA/CGIAR to carry out Evaluations on Cross-cutting Themes

The Independent Evaluation Arrangement (IEA) of CGIAR is currently conducting three crosscutting thematic evaluations of CGIAR work and activities: Partnerships; Capacity Development and Gender.
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Giving science of agriculture its due: GFAR's Ajit Maru on India's agricultural future

Ahmedabad: By 2030, the western Indian states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, will have 65% urban population and economy will be highly industrialized.There will not just be demand for more food but accessible, affordable, safe and nutritious food...
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How can foresight exercises help stakeholders arrive at a desired shared future?

Foresight analysis is a tool to systematically identify the drivers influencing a system. It is often used by policymakers and businesses to plan for the future and inform decision making. At WorldFish, researchers are using foresight analysis to improve policy and community planning outcomes.

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