How Agricultural Research is Making a Difference
New Director General at ICARDA
Destination Marrakech
Major New Project Benefits the Altiplano of Peru and Bolivia
Tackling Drought : IRRI Shows the Way
Reinvigorating Agriculture in Afghanistan
From the Science Council Chair
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Development
Young People Speak Out
Equipping East African Women for Leadership in Science
Getting a Handle on High-Value Agricultural Products
Meeting of Minds: New Program Attracts Talented Law Students
Managing Natural Resources through the Power of Partnership
New, Low-Neurotoxin Grass Pea Variety Breaks the Fear of Paralysis in Ethiopia
Technological Breakthrough to Produce Disease-Resistant Chickpea
Forests and Violent Conflict
In Memoriam- Robert D. Havener and John Vercoe


November 2005

Destination Marrakech: Mark your Calendars!



The Government of Morocco, Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is hosting Annual General Meeting 2005 (AGM'05) during December 5–9, 2005 at the Palais des Congrès, Marrakech.

The meetings begin with Centers and Members Day on December 5, followed by the official opening in the afternoon with a keynote address by H.E. Driss Jettou, Prime Minister of Morocco.

Please mark your calendars - and visit www.cgiar.org for latest updates on AGM05.