AGM08 marked a historic moment for the CGIAR. The CGIAR Members adopted the proposal for a revitalized CGIAR, ushering in a new era for our work together. After a year of intensive effort to find the best way to transform the CGIAR into a new and more effective organization, we reached agreement on the way forward. More importantly, with the agreed changes we will be able to better help the billions of people who depend on agriculture for a better future.
The change initiative has been a major collective effort and I want to thank everyone who contributed to the change initiative, especially all the stakeholders who participated in consultations throughout 2008 and made their voices heard through the change management blog and virtual forum.
The atmosphere at AGM08 was one of commitment to do something new and innovative about the challenges facing agriculture today. We will need to build on this dedication as we begin the transition to the revitalized CGIAR, as we have a lot to accomplish. We will need to make changes to our structures and changes in how we work together, continuing to build a system mindset. A transition plan will see the establishment of the Consortium of Centers and the new CGIAR Fund by the end of 2009. Together, we will deliver a more integrative, comprehensive approach to agriculture research for development.
Filed under: CGIAR AGM08, CGIAR Change Management, Messages from CGIAR Chair
