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Memorandum of Understanding between the Tropical Agriculture Research and Education Center (CATIE) and the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…MOU between CATIE and IPGRI signed August 31, 1994 by Dr. Ruben Moncada, Director General of CATIE, and Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin, Director General of IPGRI. …”
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Memorandum of Understanding between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and National Meteorology Agency by International Livestock Research Institute, National Meteorological Agency

“…MOU signed on December 23, 2021, by Jimmy Smith, Director-General of ILRI and Fetene Teshome, Director-General of National Meteorology Agency.…”
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International Research Experts Discuss Agriculture and Environment in Canberra this Week by CGIAR Secretariat

“…WARDA Director General Eugene Terry will present a five year blueprint for research on rice in West Africa.…”
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First External Management Review of CIMMYT, 1988 by CGIAR Secretariat

“…Review Panel recommendations include: greater attention by the board to performing all its critical functions, and improvement of its internal structure and procedures; appointment of a deputy director general for research and training; establishment of a management committee headed by the director general; strengthening the accountability and performance evaluation criteria for units and individuals; developing a project-based management and budget system; international recruitment of a Human Resources Officer; relieving the financial burden on national staff resulting from the depressed state of the Mexican economy; adopting a fund raising strategy; and increasing the prominence of the internal audit function.Agenda document at TAC 47, and the CGIAR meeting of May-June, 1989.…”
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Amendment no. 2 to the Contract between the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and IRRI for the National Agricultural Research Project by International Rice Research Institute

“…This amendment was signed on May 13, 1993 by Klaus Lampe, Director General, IRRI and Adel El-Beltagy Director General, NARP, Egypt.…”
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Reform in the making: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change and Food Security (CCAFS) by Echeverrria, Ruben G.

“…Presentation given by Ruben Echeverria, Director-General, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) at the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of CGIAR, at the FAO in Rome. 2 December 2011…”
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Commission on Plant Genetic Resources, Third Session, Rome, 17-21 April 1989: FAO Relationship with IBPGR by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

“…Reviewing the general principles that had guided IBPGR's relationship with its host FAO, the FAO presents its position on the decision and the manner in which it was made.An exchange of letters on the subject between the Chairman of the CGIAR and the Director General of FAO is annexed, as is the text of the introduction of the Assistant Director General for Agriculture of the report to the Commission.Prepared for the third session of the Commission on Plant Genetic Resources in Rome, April 1989. …”
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La raíz del conocimiento científico explícito sobre el trópico americano, enclavada en el Valle de Turrialba by Páez Bogarín, G.

“…Este documento es la base del discurso pronunciado en el acto de juramentación de José Joaquín Campos como Director General del CATIE período 2008 - 2012, 29 de febrero 2008…”
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Tanzania National Land Use Planning Commission and ILRI supports the scaling of Livestock and Climate Initiative innovation participatory la... by Flintan, Fiona E.

“…In February 2024 the NLUPC’s Director General, Professor Wakuru Maseka, and ILRI’s Director General, Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and upscale a core innovation of the CGIAR Research Initiative Livestock and Climate – participatory land use planning in pastoral areas.…”
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Interim Review of IFPRI, 1992 by CGIAR Secretariat

“…Issues remaining for the IFPRI board were whether outreach activities should be strengthened by appointment of a Director of Outreach, on which a decision had not been made, and appointment of a Deputy Director General for Research, which would be addressed by the incoming Director General. …”
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Expert Interviews at the Global Launch of National Policies and Strategies for Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation (NPS) by International Livestock Research Institute

“…Featuring a high-level panel of guests from a diverse range of Kenyan national and county-level institutions, as well as the global director for systems transformation and director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Johan Swinnen and director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Jimmy Smith, participants discussed key policy issues, including responding to current crises ranging from drought and rising food, fertilizer and energy prices to tackling livelihood insecurity and poverty.…”
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Voicing interests and concerns: challenges for forest research by Burley, J., Seppala, R., El-Lakany, H., Sayer, Jeffrey A., Krott, M.

“…The president and the vice president of IUFRO, the Assistant Director-General for Forestry in the FAO and the Past Director-General of CIFOR discuss key issues. …”
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Responding to the global challenges for a food secure future by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Paroda, Executive Secretary, Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) - Strategic partnership -- Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary, Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) - Securing long-term funding -- Jonathan Wadsworth, Executive Secretary of the CGIAR Fund Council and Head of Fund Office - Agrobiodiversity -- Alexander Mueller, Assistant Director General for Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Household nutrition security -- Cristina Tirado, Director, Center for Public Health and Climate Change, Public Health Institute (PHI) - Integration through a Landscape Approach -- Frances Seymour, Director General, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).…”
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Responding to the global challenges for a food secure future by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Paroda, Executive Secretary, Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) - Strategic partnership -- Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary, Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) - Securing long-term funding -- Jonathan Wadsworth, Executive Secretary of the CGIAR Fund Council and Head of Fund Office - Agrobiodiversity -- Alexander Mueller, Assistant Director General for Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Household nutrition security -- Cristina Tirado, Director, Center for Public Health and Climate Change, Public Health Institute (PHI) - Integration through a Landscape Approach -- Frances Seymour, Director General, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Join the discussion: #rio4ag http://www.twitter.com/agricultureday http://www.facebook.com/agricultureday…”
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Sharing the space: Seven livestock leaders speak out on a global agenda by International Livestock Research Institute

“…The seven participants interviewed are (1) Francois Le Gall, co-host of this consultation and livestock advisor at the World Bank; (2) Henning Steinfeld, chief of livestock information and policy at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); (3) Kristin Girvetz, program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; (4) Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); (5) Boni Moyo, ILRI representative for southern Africa; (6) Carlos Seré, chief development strategist at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and (7) Jimmy Smith, co-host of this event and director general of ILRI.…”
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Togo strengthens partnerships with IITA for sustainable agricultural transformation by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

“…Welcoming the Togo delegation, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr. …”
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Role of Emerging Countries in Global Food Security by Fan, Shenggen

“…Shenggen Fan, Director General International Food Policy Research Institute…”
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Urgent Actions Needed to Address Emerging Food Security Challenges by Fan, Shenggen

“…Shenggen Fan Director General International Food Policy Research Institute…”
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Fifth External Programme and Management Review of IRRI, 1998 by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee, CGIAR Secretariat

“…The panel suggested that the board make more systematic annual assessments of its own performance, and that of the director general. It also urged a review of management methods and performance rewards. …”
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First External Management Review of ISNAR, 1986 by CGIAR Secretariat

“…Panel recommendations included decentralization to reduce the workload of the Director General, and reducing the board from 15 to 11 members. …”
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