2004 Annual General Meeting

The Government of Mexico is hosting CGIAR's Annual General Meeting 2004. Over 1,000 international and Mexican policy makers, agricultural research experts, scientists, and development specialists are expected to attend.

"The Government of Mexico is honored to host the CGIAR's Annual General Meeting," said The Hon. Javier Usabiaga, Secretary of Agriculture, Mexico. "The outcomes will be of great importance in assisting member countries to make decisions that accelerate the fight against poverty and hunger and foster policies that benefit poor farmers and poor people."

Program Highlights

October 25: Centers' and Members' Day, followed by a reception hosted by the Government of Mexico. An extensive exhibition opens showcasing the work of CGIAR Centers

October 26: Mexico-CGIAR Partnership Day. Field visits to international and Mexican research institutes.

October 27: Stakeholders Meeting - presentations and debate on critical issues facing agricultural research and the CGIAR today.

• Sir John Crawford Memorial Lecture 2004 - Hernando de Soto, Founder and President of the Institute of Liberty and Democracy, Lima, Peru, and celebrated author of "The Mystery of Capital" is the featured speaker
• CGIAR Reception hosted by Ian Johnson, CGIAR Chairman

October 28: Stakeholders Meeting continues

• Ministerial Roundtable - a Forum for dialogue with Ministers (Agriculture, Development Cooperation, Environment, and Finance) co-chaired by Secretary Usabiaga
  
• Presentation of CGIAR Science Awards
  
• The Innovation Marketplace - winners presentation

Afternoon: Business meeting commences (attendance by invitation only)

October 29: Business meeting (attendance by invitation only)