News
Season’s Greetings and GCARD 2
Date: 2011-12-28 12:01:00
Dear Dr Tashmatov,
The year 2011 is approaching its end, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your excellent cooperation and support that allowed us to move forward in reshaping the future of agriculture to improve the livelihoods of poor smallholder farmers.
CACAARI participation in the 14th Steering Committee Meeting of CGIAR Collaborative Research Program for sustainable Agricultural Development in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Date: 2011-09-24 00:00:00
The 14th Steering Committee Meeting of the CGIAR Program for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Central Asia and Caucasus (CAC) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 20 - 22 September 2011.
The leaders and representatives of NARS from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, heads and representatives of international agricultural centers, as well as representatives of interested international organizations and diplomatic corps in Tashkent attended the Meeting. During the working sessions of the meeting participants discussed the results of the Programme over the past year and future direction of agricultural research in the region in the future.
The Global Foresight Hub: Strengthening the Role of GFAR in Promoting Forward Thinking in AR4D
Date: 2011-07-26 11:19:00
The GCARD Roadmap for transforming agricultural research for development (AR4D) around the world emphasizes the need for “collective focus on key priorities, as determined and shaped by science and society.” The global AR4D community has decided, through the GCARD process, to foster collective foresight action to improve the prioritization of agricultural research and create more relevant and effective innovation systems that are embedded in the needs of the societies that they serve.
Expert consultation June 20-23 2011, Beijing: Building the CIARD Framework for Data and Information Sharing
Date: 2011-07-13 10:05:00
The recent international expert consultation organized in June 20-23 2011 in Beijing by the Coherence in Information for Agricultural Research for Development (CIARD) (http://www.ciard.net) partners advanced the development of a framework for data and information sharing and exchange for Agricultural Research for Development (ARD). Nearly 50 experts from around the world identified priority actions for the development of the framework, drawing on the findings of an e-consultation on the subject held in April on the E-Agriculture community site (http://www.e-agriculture.org/en/forums/forum-archive/e-consultation-ciard-framework-data-and-information-sharing). The event was hosted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science (CAAS), and supported by the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Infoshare Marketplace at the International Expert Consultation on Building the CIARD Framework for Data and Information Sharing
Date: 2011-07-08 00:00:00
An Infoshare Marketplace where participants could share their and their organizations experiences in sharing data and information was organized on 20 June 2011 during the International Expert Consultation on Building the CIARD Framework for Data and Information Sharing.
E-consultation summary: Building the CIARD Framework for Data and Information Sharing
Date: 2011-06-10 12:05:00
There is a growing movement to make data and information in the public domain more accessible and effectively used. The CIARD movement advocates, promotes and supports making agricultural research information in the public domain not only available but more easily accessible, applicable and effectively used. The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) has been a leading partner of CIARD.
Message from Dr. Mark Holderness
Date: 2011-01-20 12:00:00
Dear Colleagues,
GFAR's constituencies have prioritized the issue of agro-biodiversity as one of prime global importance, affecting as it does the lives and livelihoods of millions of small farmers and communities who are dependent upon local crop varieties and indigenous species and recognizing also the role of agro-biodiversity of all forms in agro-ecosystem function. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources (ITPGR) recognizes the importance of agricultural research and contains special provisions for the exchange of information, transfer of technology and capacity building related to plant genetic resources. The work of GFAR and ITPGR converge in the need to expand varietal conservation and exchange and the fair sharing of benefits to include a range of species that have huge local significance and in many cases, global market potential.
Message from Dr Monty Jones, GFAR Chair
Date: 2011-01-12 00:00:00
Dear Friends,
As the New Year dawns I am writing to wish you all a very Happy and successful 2011 on behalf of myself and all those involved in GFAR’s operation.
2010 has seen us make tremendous strides as we came together in Montpellier, and through our subsequent GFAR meetings and programmes, to build the new agenda required to transform and strengthen agricultural research for development. As we go into 2011, the resulting GCARD Roadmap spells out very clearly the actions required and the roles demanded of each of us, if we are to succeed in delivering these crucial changes.
GFAR Programme Committee Meeting
Date: 2010-11-13 00:00:00
The GFAR Programme Committee (PC) met on 10 -11 of November in Rome. Following the GFAR Steering Committee (SC) meeting, held in Brussels on 28-29 of September, the Programme Committee was responsible for reviewing the revised Roadmap and preparing it for finalization by the SC. The PC also thoroughly reviewed the GFAR Plan of Work 2010-2011 and discussed actions towards forming the GFAR Medium Term Plan.
24th Steering Committee Meeting of Global Forum on Agricultural Research
Date: 2010-09-30 12:00:00
Acad. Hukmatullo Achmadov, the then Chairman of CACAARI and Dr. Alisher Tashmatov, newly appointed Executive Secretary of CACAARI attended the 24th Steering Committee Meeting of Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) held September 28-29, 2010 at Brussels, Belgium where they took part in discussion of various issues related to agricultural research for development (ARD).
New Executive Secretary of CACAARI
Date: 2010-09-02 12:00:00
Dear Colleagues,
The Secretariat of the Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI) is pleased to announce that since September 2, 2010 Dr. Alisher Tashmatov joined CACAARI as a new Executive Secretary. He has got rich experience in agricultural sector including ARD as well as working for the international organizations such as UNDP, ADB and World Bank.
Acad. Djamin Akimaliev, the new Chairman of CACAARI
Date: 2010-06-15 12:01:00
Dear All,
I am happy to inform you that Acad. Djamin Akimaliev from Kyrgyzstan was elected as a new Chair of CACAARI effective from October 1, 2010.
Yours sincerely,
Acad. Hukmatullo Akhmadov
Chairman, CACAARI
Message from Acad. Hukmatullo Ahmadov, Chairman of CACAARI
Date: 2010-06-15 12:00:00
Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI) expresses its high respect and has an honor to inform you that the Association serves as a platform for collaboration and actions on Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) in the Central Asia and the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). One of the key tasks for the CACAARI is to maintain constant liaison with global and regional institutions on ARD as well as international agencies and national institutions related to ARD including farmers’ organizations, NGOs, universities and research institutes.
GCARD CAC Face-to-Face Consultations
Date: 2009-10-18 12:00:00
A Face-to-Face consultation meeting, organized by CACAARI in Tashkent, 16-17 October 2009, was attended by about 90 participants that represented research and educational institutions, farmers and farmer organizations, NGOs, policy makers, and private organizations.
Constituent Meetings of the Consortium of Non-Governmental Organizations of Central Asia and South Caucasus (CNGO-CAC) under CACAARI
Date: 2009-10-16 12:00:00
Constituent Meetings of the Consortium of Non-Governmental Organizations of Central Asia and South Caucasus (CNGO-CAC) and the Consortium of Farmer Organizations of Central Asia and South Caucasus under CACAARI (CFO-CAC) were held on October 14 and 15 2009 in Business Center “Poytakht”, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. About 20 participants attended the two meetings chaired by the CACAARI Chairperson Acad. Hukmatullo M. Ahmadov. The purpose of each meeting was to gather all concerned agricultural organization representatives throughout the CAC region around the table and discuss issues relating to agricultural research for development in the region. Participants also were able to provide their inputs into the GCARD process. Last, but not the least, the founding Charters of the Consortia were discussed and approved at the meeting.
Constituent Meeting of the Consortium of Farmer Organizations of Central Asia and South Caucasus under CACAARI (CFO-CAC)
Date: 2009-10-15 12:00:00
Constituent Meeting of the Consortium of Farmer Organizations of Central Asia and South Caucasus (CFO-CAC) was held on October 14, 2009 in Business Center “Poytakht”, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It was attended by about 20 participants and was chaired by the CACAARI Chairperson Acad. Hukmatullo M. Ahmadov. The purpose of the meeting was to gather all concerned farmer representatives throughout the CAC around the table and discuss issues relating to agricultural research for development in the region. Participants also were able to provide their inputs into the GCARD process. Last, but not the least, the founding Charter of the Consortium was discussed and approved at the meeting.
Annual Steering Committee Meeting of CACAARI in Tbilisi, Georgia on September 15, 2009
Date: 2009-09-17 12:34:22
The Annual Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutes was held in Tbilisi, Georgia on September 15, 2009. The meeting brought together Steering Committee members from eight countries of the region – Dr. Levon Minosyan from Armenia, Acad. Asad Musaev from Azerbaijan, Dr. Guram Aleksidze from Georgia, Dr. Abdrahman Ombaev from Kazakhstan, Acad. Jamin Akimaliev from Kyrgyzstan, Acad. Hukmatullo Ahmadov from Tajikistan, Dr. Muhammed Nepesov from Turkmenistan and Dr. Bakhtiyar Kamilov from Uzbekistan, as well as partners from Georgian agricultural organizations and CGIAR-CAC Program. Present were also Dr. Faisah Taha, Director General of ICBA and Dr. Kamil Shideed of ICARDA, as well as Dr. Ajit Maru of GFAR.
The summary of first week discussions
Date: 2009-09-08 12:13:11
During these five days of consultations, we have already heard from participants from different organizations like research institutions, universities, NGOs, academicians and private sector. Already, we have received contributions from all the eight countries of the region but more contributions have been received from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. We encourage greater participation from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. As moderators, we thank you for your participation and valuable time for these consultations.
TCG-YPARD funding news
Date: 2009-09-04 09:18:30
TCG-YPARD funding news for September and October, 2009.
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International Conference in Georgia
Date: 2009-09-02 13:51:39
The Institute of Agrarian Radiology and Ecology of Georgia invites you to participate in international conference “Radiological and Ecological Investigations”, devoted to 30-year Anniversary of The Institute of Agrarian Radiology and Ecology. The conference will be held at the end of October (exact datum will be informed later), 2009 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Second week publicity on E-consultations for Central Asia and the Caucasus Region
Date: 2009-08-31 18:19:05
Welcome you to the e-consultations! We would greatly appreciate your active participation in the e-consultation process.
A Brief Report on Key Issues in Agricultural Research for Development in CAC Region now Posted
Date: 2009-08-27 18:51:10
A Brief Report on “Key Issues in Agricultural Research for Development in CAC Region”, prepared by Dr. Surendra Beniwal, Consultant for CACAARI, is now posted under Activities Menu in Reports Sub-menu. The report highlights the development goals of the CAC region and then links them to the role that agriculture is playing, and could play more in future, in these development goals.
Preparation of a Regional Review on Research for Agricultural Development in CAC
Date: 2009-08-26 16:01:32
Why is there a Need for a Regional Review in CAC?
The world is now facing many development challenges especially in the present times of food shortage and global recession. Hunger, poverty, and environment (including climate change) are some of the major challenges that humanity is now facing. These challenges are directly related to agriculture, which play an important role in alleviating them. These challenges require from us some serious rethinking and planning of our strategies of agricultural research to meet these challenges.
GFAR E-NEWS: Have YOUR say on the future agricultural research of the CGIAR
Date: 2009-08-17 11:48:34
The CGIAR needs YOUR opinion
In 2008, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) launched a Change Initiative to identify how best to address and help to meet anticipated global changes and challenges.
Call for Candidatures for a Young Researchers Seminar
Date: 2009-08-17 11:20:44
Exploring Agricultural Research for the future: A dialogue between young researchers from the South and the NorthMontpellier, France, March-April 2010
Some of the key questions on agricultural research for development
Date: 2009-08-16 21:24:54
CACAARI Regional Review consultant, Dr. Surendra Beniwal, was asked to prepare a draft outline of key issues and most important priorities for the region.
Consultant for CACAARI Regional Review
Date: 2009-08-16 21:23:18
CACAARI is pleased to announce that Dr. Surendra P.S. Beniwal has been chosen as the CACAARI Consultation for Regional Review.
Dr. Beniwal acquired a PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology from Auburn University, USA in 1972. He has more than 30 years of experience in agricultural research, education and development, in different multi-task positions and environments in five diverse regions of Asia and Africa.
Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development 2010
Date: 2009-08-07 17:16:09
The Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) 2010 being held in Montpellier, France from 28-31 March 2010 will provide a global action plan and strategy for improving agricultural research in order to make maximum impact on development, especially of the poor. This plan and strategy will be developed on the basis of a global framework of agricultural research needs and priorities, which will be established through consultations with representatives from a wide range of agricultural research stakeholders around the world. The Conference is expected to usher in change that will reshape agricultural research and innovation and improve resources for research.
Draft Synthesis and Recommendations of the First UNCCD Science Conference
Date: 2009-08-07 17:13:20
This eight-page draft document describes five Recommendations to be deliberated in the Scientific Conference for consideration by the UNCCD Committee on Science and Technology and the Conference of Parties during its Ninth Session in Buenos Aires. These Recommendations emanate from the deliberations of the three Conference Working Groups and are intended to be useful for decision-making in land and water management.
New CACAARI Assistant Executive Secretary
Date: 2009-08-03 18:21:16
Mr. Anvar Rahmetov has been assigned as a new CACAARI Assistant Executive Secretary.
CAC REGIONAL FORUM OF AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTES CHARTS ITS FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Date: 2009-05-06 12:03:42
General Assembly Meeting of the Association of Central Asia and the Caucasus Agricultural Research Institutes (CACAARI) was held on 17th of September, 2008, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under facilitation of the ICARDA Regional Program for CAC and Program Facilitation Unit of the CGIAR-CAC Program. It should be also highlighted that two days earlier, on 15th of September, Prof. Dr. Adel El-Beltagy, Chairman, GFAR, met with the NARS leaders from the CAC countries and discussed with them the future opportunities for strengthening CACAARI. Several action points were agreed upon during that meeting on 15th September on this regard.
EXPERT CONSULTATION ON RESEARCH NEED ASSESSMENT IN CAC REGION
Date: 2008-09-15 12:33:45
Expert Consultation meeting to assess the needs and establish priorities for agricultural research in Central Asia and the Caucasus was organized jointly by CACAARI, GFAR, and ICARDA on 7-9 March, 2007 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
CACAARI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Date: 2008-09-15 12:31:03
General Assembly Meeting of Association of Agricultural Research Institutions of Central Asia and the Caucasus (CACAARI) was organized on 9 March, 2007 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE CAC PGR NETWORK
Date: 2008-09-15 12:28:57
The Fifth Coordination Committee Meeting of the Central Asian and Transcaucasian Network on Plant Genetic Resources (CATCN-PGR) was held on 18-20 January, 2007 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
INTERNATIONAL ECOFORUM ON REORIENTING AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
Date: 2008-09-15 12:19:45
An International Ecoforum on “'Reorienting agricultural research to achieve the Millennium Development Goals: international and regional experience'” was organized jointly by the International Fund ECOSAN and the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Uzbekistan, on 17 January, 2007.
WORKSHOP ON REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION SYSTEM IN CAC
Date: 2007-01-17 12:12:04
A workshop to elaborate strategy and work plan for the Regional Agricultural Information System (RAIS) for CAC was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 15-16 January 2007.
Regional Brainstorm meeting for Transforming and Strengthening of Agricultural Research and Innovation Systems in Central Asia and Caucasus
Tashkent, 29-30 November, 2011
Samarqand, 01-03 December, 2011
Opening ceremony of the Agrarian Universities Consortium Meeting more» 
