New ways of working in a revitalized CGIAR call for new skills, particularly in communication and networking, says Bala Ramani, Coordinator of the Young Professional’s Platform for Agricultural Research for Development or YPARD.
YPARD is a vehicle through which young scientists in the CG system – and other stakeholders aged under 40 years, including farmers’ organizations, entrepreneurs, policymakers and donors – can voice their opinions. It operates under the umbrella of the Global Forum or GFAR.
Bala wants to see greater opportunities for professional development and more programs to support young researchers in the CG system. The capacity building pillar of the new vision for the CGIAR has potential to make provision for this. In addition, he says, the new format of the global biennial conference should allow for as many young scientists and other development professionals as possible to attend and benefit from the networking opportunities. “The future should be discussed with the future generation present.”
Filed under: CGIAR AGM08, CGIAR Change Management, Stakeholder Reactions on CGIAR Change Management
