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Focusing Agricultural and Rural Development Research  and Investment on Achieving SDGs 1 and 2. Report

A joint initiative of FAO, IFAD, CGIAR, and the World Bank In partnership with the European Union. Rome, Italy 9 -10 January 2017

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 55 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In response to the need to critically assess the role of agricultural research and investment in meeting SDGs 1 and 2 for the near future, as well as to develop a common understanding on the most pressing technical issues to be addressed in a more concerted manner amongst the major global institutions involved, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Independent Science & partnership council of the CGIAR ( ISPC1) , and the World Bank organized an Expert Consultation that was held at FAO Headquarters from 9 to 10 January 2017. The main purpose was to identify challenges and strategic actions towards achieving a common vision and identifying means of realizing it through coordinated actions. The Expert Consultation was organized in partnership with the European Commission and brought together over 60 participants including leading experts from each of the agencies involved and other key stakeholders including academics, research institutions, and donors. Participants contributed actively to the discussions sharing their technical knowledge and experiences with the goal of identifying key priorities towards the development of a common strategy and a roadmap for action.

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