The CGIAR is entering an exciting period of renewal, prompted by extraordinary events that have disturbing implications for the world’s poor, said Kathy Sierra, CGIAR Chair, in her opening remarks. And it is very appropriate that this revitalization, which will make us much more relevant and effective, is being launched from Mozambique, a country that is right now experiencing rapid economic development after many years of conflict.
Ren Wang, CGIAR Director, explained more about the change journey. A series of consultations and working group sessions have taken place throughout 2008, guided by the Change Steering Team. These have been synthesized into an integrated reform proposal, which sets out the building blocks that will be used to construct the new and more efficient CGIAR. In additional to providing for greater accountability, transparency, efficiency and delivery of results in high priority areas, the new CGIAR will adopt a more open and dynamic approach to partnership. This will include working closely with a renewed Global Forum (GFAR), to allow stakeholders to participate more fully in decision-making.
Filed under: CGIAR AGM08, CGIAR Change Management
