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The view from Iain’s office – July 2017

On 6-8 July, I attended a conference at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) on Impacts of International Agricultural Research: Rigorous Evidence for Policy organized jointly by the CGIAR Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC) Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA) and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM). This is a modified version of my address. Continue reading

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Science Forum in Addis next week – update on plans

CGIAR staff in Addis will hopefully be aware of the science forum taking please here next week. The formal sessions start on Tuesday at UNECA and end Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, from 1600-1900 approximately, the ILRI campus hosts a knowledge marketplace for participants and partners. The space between Lalibela auditorium and the genebank will … Continue reading

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Early career scientists consider applying to participate in April 2016 ISPC science forum

The ISPC Science Forum 2016 will be held from 12-14 April 2016 in Addis Ababa addressing the topic of: “Agricultural research for rural prosperity: rethinking the pathways”. Motivated early career scientists interested in receiving ISPC support to participate in the Forum in Addis Ababa can apply here: http://www.scienceforum2016.org/early-career-scientists/ There is no age limit to ECS, … Continue reading