Roundtable: “How to Increase Young People's Involvement in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD)?”

Hosted by: Young-People Platform in Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD)

Date: December 4, 2005

Roundtable Session: 2:00-4:00 PM

Location: Salle Karam 5, Lower Level, Palais de Congrès, Marrakech

The Roundtable, supported by the CGIAR System Office and the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) will provide young scientists, professionals, NGO’s and farmer groups working in agriculture with an opportunity to advance the role of youth in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD). During the Roundtable Session, participants will break up into different working groups where they will reflect on the current status of ARD and develop a common agenda for the YPARD, among other topics.

If you are interested in attending the Roundtable, please send an e-mail to Dr. Ramani Balasubramanian (e-mail information below). In your message, please include information on your organization, current position, age and professional training.

Dr. Ramani Balasubramanian
balasub@botanik.uni-hannover.de
ramani.balasubramanian@googlemail.com
balamarch13@yahoo.com.

Related Links:

YPARD Concept Note
Global Forum for Agricultural Research (GFAR)