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Including Smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (INSARD) aims to facilitate a broad range of African and European civil society organisations (CSOs), including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and farmer organisations (FOs), to be actively involved in influencing the formulation and implementation of agricultural research systems in Africa. As part of the policy component, INSARD consortium has developed a policy influencing strategy for the project and stakeholder engagement plans for policy-related activities undertaken by the INSARD partners in Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia and at European level. The strategy builds on work already undertaken by the INSARD project. Key informants from a range of ARD organisations were consulted and the INSARD partners agreed on issues and policy influencing priorities, and drew up detailed stakeholder engagement plans. INSARD’s policy objective is to influence the agricultural research agenda (themes and approaches) and resource allocation processes and actors to include smallholders’ participation, needs and interests. This is designed to be done through engaging in constructive policy dialogue with key African and European research organisations and donors involved in ARD. The project resources do not allow for major policy initiatives, and the policy influencing work will be closely interwoven with INSARD’s work on research brokerage, using the findings from that work and building on the linkages established with stakeholders in selected pilot countries. The INSARD project seeks to be a catalyst: it will focus on positive messages based around successful models of farmer-driven research agendas in seeking to persuade and influence...
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3rd and 4th May: PAEPARD 2nd European Multi-Stakeholder Consultation in Brussels at BTC-CTB center
The main objective of this PAEPARD workshop was an exchange between non-research and research stakeholders or "research users" (producer organizations, private sector, NGOs) to explore possibilities of establishing a multi-stakeholder inclusive and balanced in the...
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NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.This workshop gathered European and African NGO and FO. It aimed at reviewing...
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The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
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1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
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1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) is taking place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October – 1 November 2012. GCARD2 aims to give special attention to “Foresight and partnership for innovation and impact on small-holder livelihoods”.
One of the GCARD-2 Foresight papers (F3), “The voice of smallholders in shaping priorities”, raises a number of questions about why the inclusion of farmers, particularly resource-poor farmers, in foresight (and in ARD processes generally) has so far been limited. This prompted INSARD to formulate a response entitled: Involving smallholders in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD): Mind the gaps!
It outlines our thoughts about how “the problem” of lack of inclusion is perceived, and how this affects the solutions proposed. We identified three differing sets of assumptions about the major cause(s) of the lack of inclusion of farmers in ARD. Each leads to an emphasis on a different, sometimes conflicting type of solution. Further, we see that focusing on national level processes would address one of the missing gaps in scaling up.
Read more by clicking the link below...
1st May 2012: INSARD Advisory Group meeting in Brussels at CSA Office
INSARD Advisory Group meeting, back-to-back with PAEPARD meetings: the CSO consultation meeting of 2 May and the PAEPARD multi-stakeholder meeting of 3-4 May 2012.
2nd May 2012 : CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB
CSA in partnership with INSARD in Brussels at Espace Jacqmotte de la CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
NGO and FO participation in Agricultural Research for Development. Mechanisms and instances at national, regional and global level and opportunities for NGO/FO coordination.
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