A. Documents Provided by the TAC and CGIAR Secretariats
1. Review Processes in the CGIAR. 1988.
2. CGIAR Priorities and Strategies for Resource Allocation During 1998-2000.
3. Report of the Fourth External Programme and Management Review of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
4. Report of the Fourth External Programme and Management Review of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
5. Investment in Rice Research in the CGIAR: A Global Perspective - Report of the Inter-Centre Review of Rice.
6. Priorities and Strategies for Soil and Water Aspects of Natural Resources Management Research in the CGIAR (and two background documents):
(a) A Synthesis of Current Activities in Soil and Water Research in the CGIAR;
(b) A Strategic Review of Natural Resources Management Research on Soil and Water.
7. Harvest and Postharvest Problems in Agriculture. Forestry and Fisheries - The CGIAR Contribution to Research.
8. Priorities and Strategies for Policy. Public Management and Institution Strengthening Research and Service in the CGIAR (and two background documents)
(a) Perspectives on Policy and Management Research:
(b) The Future Role of the CGIAR in Development of National Agricultural
Research Systems: A Strategic Study of Institution Strengthening Research and Services.
9. Extracts from the Reports of the 66th and 69th Meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
10. Medium Term Resource Allocation 1998-2000: Centre Proposals and TAC Recommendations.
To All Panel Members:
11. Lucerne Declaration and Action Programme (February 9-10, 1995 - 2 Vols.)
12. Most recent CGIAR Annual Report.
13. Most recent CGIAR Brochure and Directory.
14. (a) Financial Requirements of the 1998 CGIAR Research Agenda (Agenda Item: 8. Doc. No. MTM/97/14, May 6, 1997).
(b) Financial Requirements of the 1997 CGIAR Research Agenda (Doc. No: MTM/96/10. April 26. 1996.
15. Organization and Management of the CGIAR System: A Review. 1993. (S. Ozgediz, Public Administration and Development. Vol. 13. 217-231 (1993): copyright 1993 by John Wiley & sons, Ltd.).
16. Reference Guides for CGIAR International Agricultural Research Centres and their Boards of Trustees. August 1997.
To Relevant Panel Members:
17. Governance and Management of the CGIAR Centres. 1991 (S, Ozgediz, Study Paper No. 27. copyright 1991, first printing October 1991).
18. Most recent volume of the CGIAR Board of Trustees Directory (October 19%).
19. Some Thoughts Toward Ensuring the Successful Performance of Boards in the CGIAR System. 1987 (John L. Dillon. August 1987).
20. CGIAR 1995 Financial Report (August 1996),
21 Committees and Units of the CGIAR: Roles, Responsibilities, and Procedures (April 3. 1996).
22 Most recent CGIAR financial guidelines and manuals relating to:
(a) Financial Management Guidelines. Series No. 1 (January 1988).
(b) Accounting Policies and Reporting Practices Manual (October 1993).
(c) Financial Guidelines - Audit Manual (July 7. 1995)
23. CGIAR Research Agenda. 1999-2001 Medium Term Plans (MTP).
B. Documents Provided by IRRI
To all Panel Members:
24. IRRI 1995-1996 Listening to the Farmers (Corporate Report).
25. IRRI's Programme Report for 1995 (Annual Report).
26. IRRI Toward 2020.
27. Sustaining Food Security Beyond the Year 2000 - A Global Partnership for Rice Research (Medium-Term Plan 1998-2000).
28. Rice Research in a Time of Change:
(a) IRRI's Medium-Term Plan for 1994-1998.
(b) 1997 Programme Plans and Funding Requirements.
29. IRRI Financing Plan 1997 - (Supplement to 1997 Programme Plans and Funding Requirements)
30. IRRI Administration and Operations 1993-1997.
31. IRRI Financial Management 1993-1997.
32. IRRI Programmes 1993-1997.
33. Major Issues Confronting IRRI's Research and Research Support Programmes.
34. IRRI Organizational Structure - July 1997 (with major Institute Committees)
35 IRRI's IRS and NRS Directory
36. List of Reports of Major Planning Conferences, Internal Reviews, Internally-commissioned External Reviews, Expert Meetings.
37. Summary of Actions taken in Response to the last External Programme and Management Review.
38. IRRI Publications 1993-1997.
39. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
40. List of Ongoing Special Funded Projects as of 4 July 1997. Grouped by Donor
To Relevant Panel Members:
41. Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws 1990.
42. Agreement Recognizing the International Legal Personality of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) at Malacañang Palace. Manila. Philippines, 19 May 1995.
43. Current Members of the IRRI Board of Trustees.
44. Composition of the IRRI Board of Trustees over the last 5 years.
45. Board of Trustees Handbook, March 1997.
46. Table of salary ranges, allowances and benefits - Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS).
47. Table showing Personal Data on Internationally-recruited Staff by Programme
48. List of Internationally Recruited Staff Turnover by Category (Arrival and Resignation 1993-1997).
49. List of Nationally Recruited Staff.
50. List of Internationally Recruited Staff Unfilled Positions.
51. Information Management Systems and Procedures.
Available at the Centre:
52. Set of Minutes Covering Board and Board Committee Meetings since the last External Review (and reports of Board Committees to the full Board if not included in the minutes).
53. Staff Manual or a Description of Current Personnel Procedures for International and Locally-recruited Staff.
54. Local Compensation Surveys Used by the Centre.
55. Reports of External Auditors, including Management Letters, and Financial Officer's Reports to the Board since the last External Review.
56. Most Recent Internal Audit Reports.
Additional Papers Provided Upon Request By The EPMR Panel After The Initial Phase:
57 Natural Resources Management Research at IRRI.
58. Some Definitions Relating to Productivity and Yield.
59 Upland Rice Ecosystem Programme.
60 Rainfed Lowland Rice Ecosystem Programme.
61. IRRI's Role in the International Rice Research Community and Its Partnership Strategy:
(a) Partnership in Rice Research: Rationale, Experience, and Implications:
(b) Bangladesh-IRRI Dialogue, 24-27 February 1997:
(c) Institution Strengthening: Toward Accelerating the Impact of Rice Research;
(d) IRRI 1996-1997, PARTNERS - Making A Difference (Corporate Report);
(e) Policy on Partnership with the Private Sector.
62. Rice Research Consortia: Partnership in Strategic Research for Rice-based Ecosystems:
(a) International Rice Research Consortia: A New Initiative for Sharing Resources and Responsibilities;(b) Research Approaches for Variable Rainfed Systems - Thinking Globally, Acting Locally;
(c) Operating Procedures;
(d) Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Consortium: Workplan 1997-1998 - Rajabari, Rajshahi. Bangladesh - Bangladesh Rice Research Institute - Regional Station, Shyampur Rajshahi - 6212;
(e) Scientific Monitoring of the Rice Research Consortia.
Provided to the EPMR Sub-panel for Visits to India and Vietnam:
For Visit to India:
63. Briefing Document for IRRI-EPMR Visit to India 4-10 January 1998
64. IRRI Rice Facts
65. Fact about Cooperation - India and IRRI
66. Vision of India's Rice Trade
67. Physiology of Stress Tolerance in Rice
68. Partners make hybrid rice a reality in India
69. Agroclimatic Atlas of Eastern India
70. Training Resource Book for Agroecosystem Mapping
71. Training Resource Book for Farming Systems Diagnosis
72. Training Resource Book for Participatory Experimental Design
73. Technologies for the improvement of rainfed rice production in Eastern India.
For Visit to Vietnam:
74. Briefing Document for IRRI-EPMR Visit to Vietnam 11-16 January 1998
75. Facts of Co-operation - Vietnam & IRRI (Oct. 1997)
76. Vietnam and IRRI: A Partnership in Rice Research
