TMT Journal Update #10 from CGIAR Chair Katherine Sierra

Dear Colleagues,
The Transition Management Team (TMT) recently met in Washington, DC, to continue to move implementation of the CGIAR reforms forward. I know the reform effort has been a long road, but we are getting closer and there are signs of significant progress that I am excited about:

We are much closer to having a Consortium [...]

In Memory of Robert McNamara, CGIAR Visionary

Dear Colleagues,
As many of you may already know, Robert McNamara, who served as president of the
World Bank from 1968 to 1981, died at his home in Washington, D.C., early
Monday, July 6, 2009 at the age of 93. I bring this news to your attention
because of the central role McNamara played, starting immediately after his
appointment as [...]

TMT Journal Update #5 from CGIAR Chair Katherine Sierra – ExCo Signals a Green Light for Reform Implementation

Dear Colleagues,
Last week the Executive Council met at CIAT in Cali, Colombia, to assess progress in implementing the reforms agreed to by the CGIAR Members at the Annual General Meeting in Maputo last December.  I’m pleased to report that ExCo expressed support for the work to date in broad terms and provided a “green light” [...]

TMT Journal Update #3 – Message from CGIAR Chair Katherine Sierra

London Donor Workshop Confirms CGIAR Reform Is “On Track”
The Transition Management Team (TMT) convened an informal donors’ workshop in London on April 29-30 to provide an update on progress to date and our latest thinking on many of the key elements of the new CGIAR.  This workshop was an important milestone for us as it [...]

Progress so far…

Kathy Sierra sums up the day:

A Revitalized CGIAR Approved – a Message from Katherine Sierra, CGIAR Chair

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 [...]

Engaging stakeholders

A final message on the IRRI Change Retreat from Kathy Sierra, CGIAR Chair:

Response from Katherine Sierra, CGIAR Chair

Thank you all for your feedback on this blog. I’m glad that we’re engaging more and more on this critical initiative. I truly value the opportunity to learn more about stakeholders’ views and priorities and your comments are helping me and the Change Steering Team to develop options for transforming the CGIAR.
Through your comments, we’re [...]

Message from Katherine Sierra, CGIAR Chair, on Change Management

Add your comments and feedback here.
Transforming the CGIAR
As you read this, a group of about fifty committed, knowledgeable individuals are discussing transforming the CGIAR. They have heard the voices of stakeholders demanding a leaner, more effective and a more efficient CGIAR – a CGIAR that delivers the best possible impact for the poor in developing [...]