Steering Committees of CGIAR Research Programs on Dryland Cereals and on Grain Legumes Meet in Kenya

Members of the Steering Committees of the CGIAR Research Programs on Dryland Cereals and on Grain Legumes have met for the second time in Nairobi on 1 and 2 November. The steering committees provide overall strategic direction, inputs for enhancement of operation and building strategic alliances with partners, and monitor the progress of the programs. Its members include the Director Generals (or designates) of the CGIAR centers, donor representatives, and other partners.

The committees discussed the importance of baseline data and the critical analyses of existing projects and activities in setting targets for the Intermediate Development Outcomes (IDO) of the programs. Geospatial analytical and gender research capabilities and plans were also discussed, as were strategies for synergistic interactions between the CGIAR Research Programs. The members also had an opportunity to see how the research programs engage with partner organizations for up-and out-scaling during their joint visit to local partners and enterprises involved in the seed supply chain – Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI)-Katumani Research Station, KARI Seed Unit; Dryland Seed Limited in Machakos; and Smart Logistics Solutions Ltd.

See ICRISAT's news release at http://www.icrisat.org/newsroom/latest-news/happenings/happenings1596.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#5.