GFAR Update - Issue 01
Newsletter date: 28/02/2013
Welcome to the first edition of GFAR Update!
GFAR Update is a new briefing service from the GFAR Secretariat. Our aim is to keep you regularly informed and aware of new initiatives and actions around the world, so that these can have greater reach and impact for those we serve - the world’s poor.
We welcome further news you would like to share through the Global Forum.
Recent Highlights
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Remembering Jacky GanryIt is with immense sadness that we learned of the untimely loss of our dear friend and colleague, Jacky Ganry earlier this month.read more |
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From Forward Thinking to Forward ActingStories of new involvements in collective foresight.read more |
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Taking forward the Gender in Agriculture Partnership (GAP) in AsiaICAR has proposed to directly support gender equity actions across its operations in agricultural research, extension and education.read more |
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Transforming Agricultural Education in IndiaThe congress examined the reforms required to tune Indian agricultural education to today’s realities and to attract the brightest of young people. read more |
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Youth meet to plan their actionsThe YPARD Steering Committee was held in Rome, February 22-23/2013, examining the activities and role of YPARD, strategy and the years to come.read more |
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Implementing action on Plant Genetic Resources in NENA regionThe workshop discussed the Network Plan of action for 2013-2015 of the Plant Genetic Resources Network Strategy. read more |
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Meeting development needs through horticultureLeading agencies came together to develop more joined up agendas and actions through the GlobalHort Initiative.read more |
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New Partnership established between SUN and GFARGFAR and the Scaling-up Nutrition Movement have agreed a new partnership for action to help eliminate malnutrition around the world. read more |
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Indigenous Peoples’ Forum at IFADThe Forum provided a voice for Indigenous People into IFAD activities and programmes building on the Policy on Engagement with them adopted in 2009. read more |
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The Economist’s Conference - Feeding the World 2013High-level stakeholders gathered in Amsterdam to discuss how to accelerate progress in coordinating efforts to tackle the planet’s food security crisis.read more |
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ARD Donors meet to discuss integrated actionsGFAR Executive Secretary Mark Holderness attended the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development’s Annual General Assembly in The Hague, the Netherlands: “Food, Farmers and ...read more |
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Promoting interactivity through radio and ICTsIntegrating traditional and new communication technologies to send agricultural and market information to farmers.read more |
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International Conference on Statistics and InformaticsThe conference provided a platform for exchange of ideas among the researchers in advances in Statistics and Informatics for Agricultural Research. read more |
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Open Access to Agricultural Information and Knowledge in the Asia-Pacific regionThe consultation was held in Bhutan for opening access to useful information for smallholder farmers and small rural entrepreneurs engaged in agriculture related businesses. read more |
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Global Consultation on Innovative ICT and Knowledge SharingThe consultation brought together about 60 experts for revitalizing agricultural extension and education.read more |
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For your feedback
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The evolution of GCARD- your views on the way forwardAs part of a study on the evolution of GCARD, we would like to ask you to take the brief time to complete this questionnaire. read more |
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GFAR Governance ReviewThe Global Forum on Agricultural Research is constantly striving to improve its governance, transparency, efficiency, inclusiveness and ensure effective representation ...read more |
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Survey on partner and stakeholder understanding of CGIARThe survey explores perceptions held about CGIAR. The results will make a significant contribution to the development of its communications activities. read more |
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