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Japan Forum and Associated Events, July 13-15, 2005, Tokyo, Japan
"Perspectives of R&D for Improving Agricultural Productivity in Africa - what and how can Japan contribute to Africa?" was the theme at the J-FARD & JIRCAS International Symposium held at the U Thant Conference Hall, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan. The conference was co-sponsored by JICA / UNU/ FAOLOJA and held under the auspices of the CGIAR, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
A series of presentations were introduced by the JIRCAS President and cosponsor organizations. CGIAR Chairman Ian Johnson delivered a keynote speech on "Opportunities and Challenges of African Agriculture". Historical perspectives, research highlights, development impact and collaborative research ventures were discussed. The latter topic was illustrated by a series of presentations by Directors General of CGIAR Centers.
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Left to right: I. Johnson, CGIAR Chairman, Dr. S. Inanaga,
JIRCAS President, F. Reifschneider, CGIAR Director
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I. Johnson, CGIAR Chairman delivers keynote speech |
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Panel discussion on viewpoints of research cooperation with CGIAR Directors General.
from left to right: K. Nwanze, Africa Rice Center, P. Hartmann, IITA, D. Garrity, WorldAgroforestry, A. El-Beltagy, ICARDA, and M. Iwanaga, CIMMYT
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W. Dar, Director General of ICRISAT, addresses the symposium. |
Symposium at U Thant Conference Hall |
Media briefing |
CGIAR exhibit at U Thant Conference Hall
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CGIAR exhibit at U Thant Conference Hall
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