Organisation Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
Alternate Name  
Abbreviation CGIAR
Parent  
u.r.l. http://www.cgiar.org/
email cgiar@cgiar.org
Country United States
Location Washington DC
Address Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, 20433 Washington, DC USA, 1818 H Street NW, United States, Washington DC
Postal Address  
Telephone +1 (202) 473-8951
Management u.r.l. http://www.cgiar.org/who/chairman.html
Fax (202) 473-8110
Sector Agricultural Research - General
Organisation Type RoW Private Sector
Status Established 1971
Stated Role To achieve sustainable food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through scientific research and research-related activities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, policy, and environment.
Activities In collaboration with national agricultural research systems, civil society and the private sector, the CGIAR fosters sustainable agricultural growth through high-quality science aimed at benefiting the poor through stronger food security, better human nutrition and health, higher incomes and improved management of natural resources. <P>
Geographical Focus  
Notes  
Current Positions
Position Name From To
Director Dr Ren Wang 2007  
Chair CGIAR Katherine Sierra 2004  
Budgets
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Links to Related Organisations
Parent Tree  
Subsidiary Organisations International Livestock Research Institute - HQ
International Center for Tropical Agriculture [1]
Systemwide Livestock Programme
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics [7]
International Potato Centre
Sibling Organisations  
Associated Organisations Bioversity International
Donor Recipients  
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Record last updated on 23 APR 2008