The CGIAR Consortium Office challenged scientists to present their research in an exciting way as part of the CGIAR Development Dialogues which was held in New York in September and to post the stories on-line. 42 entries were received for the “Talking Science” competition. The entries were judged by both a jury and by public vote.

Several entries were submitted by ILRI staff. I want to thank everyone who submitted a story and to congratulate those whose stories got special mention.

Amongst the most read: “Capacity Development: It is people and local organizations that matter!” by Diana Brandes-van Dorresteijn

Amongst the blogs receiving the most comments: “Let’s get political – Vote for pastoral land rights!” by Fiona Flintan

Honourable runners up in the public voting: “Slaughterhouse number 5″ by Annie Cook

Honourable runners up in the jury voting: “Let’s get political – Vote for pastoral land rights!” by Fiona Flintan and “Slaughterhouse number 5″ by Annie Cook

Congratulations to Diana, Fiona and Annie

The full results can be found here along with links to the blogs.

Iain A Wright | Deputy Director General – Integrated Sciences

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Email: i.wright@cgiar.org