Morocco to Host Next Annual General Meeting:
Mark your calendars for week of December 5, 2005

CGIAR is pleased to announce that the Government of Morocco has graciously agreed to host the 2005 Annual General Meeting during the first week of December. The change in timing, from late October to early December, was approved by the CGIAR.

"Morocco is delighted to host the CGIAR Annual General Meeting," said Hamid Narjisse, Director General, INRA. "We look forward to a stimulating meeting and new initiatives that can accelerate efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals."

Planning for AGM'05 has already commenced and the city and conference venue will be announced early in the new year after consultation with the Government of Morocco.