The report contains the following chapters: Major milestones porior 2007; Programme activities 2007-2010; Futur vision; Memebers of the ICWG-GR 1995-2010; ICWG-GR meetings 1995-2010; SGRP contacts in Bioversity 2010; SGRP reports and publications 2007-2010; Financial report 2007-2010; SGRP donors...
There is growing recognition that sustainable intensification of agricultural production systems and their successful adaptation to changes in climate will depend upon the improved access to, and use of, genetic diversity. This paper analyzes how the collection, use and distribution of plant gene...
López Noriega, Isabel
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Halewood, Michael
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Galluzzi, Gea
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Vernooy, Ronnie
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Bertacchini, E.
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Gauchan, D.
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Welch, E.
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[How policies affect the use of plant genetic resources: the experience of the CGIAR]
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How policies affect the use of plant genetic resources: the experience of the CGIAR
Staiger-Rivas, Simone
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Hewlitt, A
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Horton, D.
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Russell, N.
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Toomey, G
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[Major meetings as entry points for knowledge sharing: a case from the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research]
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Major meetings as entry points for knowledge sharing: a case from the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
This article examines how the estimated impacts of crop technologies vary with alternate methods and assumptions, and also discusses the implications of these differences for the design of studies to inform research prioritization. Drawing on international potato research, we show how foresight s...
Petsakos, A.
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Hareau, G.
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Kleinwechter, U.
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Wiebe, K.
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Sulser, T.
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[Comparing modeling approaches for assessing priorities in international agricultural research]
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Comparing modeling approaches for assessing priorities in international agricultural research
CGIAR is a global research partnership of 15 geographically and scientifically diverse Centers dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resource management. The Centers are charged with accelerating innovation to tackle challenges at a variety of...
Devare, Medha
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Zandstra, Megan
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Clobridge, Abby
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Fotsy, Michelle
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Abreu, David
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Arnaud, Elizabeth
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Baraka, Paul
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Bonaiuti, Enrico
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Chukka, Srinivasa Rao
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Dieng, Ibnou
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Dreher, Kate
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Erlita, Sufiet
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Juarez, H.
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Kim, Soonho
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Koo, Jawoo
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Muchlish, Usman
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Müller, Martin
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Mwanzia, Leroy
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Siddiqui, Salman
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[Open Access and Open Data at CGIAR: challenges and solutions]
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Open Access and Open Data at CGIAR: challenges and solutions
Sweden contributes large amounts annually to the Consultative Group of International Agriculture Research Organizations (CGIAR), an important body for international Agriculture research. some SEK 80 milion was provided in 1998 alone. But surprisingly few swedish scientists work in International A...
Persson, R.
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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[There is no place like home - why are there so few Swedish scientists in the international research institutes on agriculture and agroforestry?]
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There is no place like home - why are there so few Swedish scientists in the international research institutes on agriculture and agroforestry?
Ekboir, Javier M.
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Blundo Canto, Genowefa M.
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Sette, Cristina
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[Knowing what research organizations actually do, with whom, where, how and for what purpose: Monitoring research portfolios and collaborations]
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Knowing what research organizations actually do, with whom, where, how and for what purpose: Monitoring research portfolios and collaborations
The demand for livestock products is growing fast in developing countries due to population growth, urbanization, and rising incomes. For example from 1990 to the year 2010, demands for meat and milk in developing countries were estimated to grow by 66 percent and 223 percent, respectively. In mo...
Li Pun, H.H.
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Maass, Brigitte L.
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[The role of international livestock research in addressing human needs and the environment]
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The role of international livestock research in addressing human needs and the environment
Pandey, Shivaji
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Diallo, A.O.
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Islam, T.M.T.
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Deutsch, J.
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[Response to full-sib selection in four medium maturity maize populations]
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Response to full-sib selection in four medium maturity maize populations
This article discusses major issues that confront attempts to introduce participatory methodologies into livestock production research, based on experiences during two projects in East Africa, and interviews with researchers and others in the region.
The extent to which research can be participat...
Morton, J.
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Adolph, Barbara
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Ashley, S.
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Romney, D.L.
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[Conceptual, methodological and institutional issues in participatory livestock production research]
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Conceptual, methodological and institutional issues in participatory livestock production research