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Interdrought 2020 congress proceedings now online

with the congress as a face-to-face meeting due to the travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizing committee has delivered the scientific program of the congress online. Congress proceedings are available at interdrought2020.cimmyt.org. Today the organizing committee extended the reach of the congress proceedings to the global community by providing free online access to 43 presentations, 75[…]

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Key technology for biofortification goes online

Online platform opens up easy access to x-ray fluorescence testing at ICRISAT To support development of nutritious crop cultivars across the globe through biofortification, ICRISAT and CGIAR’s HarvestPlus opened up their x-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing facilities through a recently launched online platform. The platform will make available existing and new XRF analyzers at ICRISAT for...[…]

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ILRI annual report goes online

ilri has published its annual report for 2018, and for the first time in its publication history, the report is primarily online. going digital was done to save paper, match the best practices of other organizations within the cgiar, and just generally speaking jump into the 21st century, says new communication and knowledge management director[…]

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How online decision dashboards can make evidence more accessible for decision-makers

Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) at World AgroForestry, we have been advancing the concept of decision dashboards to address this challenge. Decision dashboards are open access online interfaces that use data visualization to present important metrics and key performance indicators. Consolidating and presenting data in this way offers decision-makers a practical resource they can[…]

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GDI Knowledge Hub moves online

the new gender, diversity and inclusion (gdi) knowledge hub is now online, providing all staff across cgiar with quick and easy access to a wide range of gdi materials. in line with cgiar’s gdi action plan (2020-2021), the knowledge hub is a one-stop shop for all things relating to gdi at cgiar, including training, toolkits, best practice guidance notes, policies[…]

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CGIAR Performance Report 2019 now available online

An online report detailing research-to-impact results in 2019 across the CGIAR System is now available. The CGIAR Performance Report 2019: Transforming the Global Food System is the third in a series of annual reports on CGIAR performance, drawing on System-wide data. CGIAR Performance Report 2019: Transforming the Global Food System CGIAR in 2019 focused its[…]

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Asymmetric information on non-cognitive skills in the Indian labor market: An experiment using an online job portal

Asymmetric information on non-cognitive skills in the Indian labor market: An experiment using an online job portal This paper examines the impact of non-cognitive (socio-emotional) skills on job market outcomes using a randomized con...[…]

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China offers e-commerce lessons for rural Africa

Issue Post September 9, 2019 China offers e-commerce lessons for rural Africa Donghe Li How Shuyang, China, became a hub for horticulture e-commerce—and its promise for Africa, where online sales are growing fast.[…]

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Junior Communications Consultant, Digital

in-office work once it is safe. She/he will work full-time in the following duties: Manage CIMMYT’s social media accounts Create and post engaging social media content Coordinate online campaigns around international days, events and conferences Track social media indicators and write monthly and yearly reports Support the development and the implementation of CIMMYT’s online strategy[…]

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Climate Adaptation in Food Systems: Lessons from youth led science-based social movements

As part of the Youth for Climate Adaptation Conference, CCAFS will be hosting an online workshop to link youth from all around the world to cutting edge science on climate change, agriculture and food security. To achieve a transformation in food syste...[…]

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Scientific Software Developer - Consultancy - India

apps and RS applications. The candidate will contribute to and develop custom scripts for various scientific applications. S/he will be responsible for the development and deployment of online maps which include geospatial data repository and will provide technical support for GIS/RS software installation and related follow up of license inventory. Other activities include preparing technical[…]

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Communications Officer - Cairo, Egypt (Nationally Recruited Staff)

organization externally, ensuring a timely and clear exchange of information internally, and preparing ICARDA spokespeople for communications and advocacy at high-level. External outputs are mostly digital and online with a strong element of social media, as well as traditional press engagement, hard-copy publications, event coordination and partner relations. Internal activities include the clear exchange of[…]

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Have ESR-sponsored training courses stimulated uptake of ecosystem service science?

participants used ecosystem service concepts or applied IEAM tools more if they attended an IEAM training course. For this, we asked all training participants to complete an online survey about their familiarity with ecosystem services pre- and post-training, their application of IEAM tools, difficulties faced, benefits generated from the trainings and interest in future training.[…]

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Junior Legal Counsel

CIMMYT with national and international (private and public) entities. Control and manage the archive of contracts, documents, and agreements related to CIMMYT’s research and institutional/corporate activities. Conduct online research in international, regional, and local Intellectual Property databases (including patent and trademark resources). Support the curation of agreements and other document databases. Maintain a high level[…]

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Recruiter

advanced level in the usage of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Experience in Microsoft Dynamics will represent an advantage. Experience in the usage of online meetings and communications such as: Zoom, WebEx, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, LinkedIn, etc. Proven experience in recruiting processes from clerical positions to managerial positions. Advanced level[…]

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist, Consultant

Research Programs (CRPs) and Excellence in Breeding (EiB) Platform under the leadership of CIMMYT, including: Maintain and update project information in MARLO (CGIAR and CIMMYT’s performance management online platform) Provide training, outreach, and one-on-one support for all MARLO related questions to Project Leaders Ensure all phases of annual reporting are completed on time Conduct quality[…]

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Research Fellow - CRP-GLDC Capacity Development Data - Remote role

to 3 years of related work experience; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Strong computer skills including use of web-based applications to prepare video tutorials, online guides and very good skills in using MS Office; Strong organisational skills and attention to details; Knowledge of or experience working on international development issues, especially in[…]

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Stakeholders meet virtually to discuss shared plans for One Health Challenge

The CGIAR Two Degree Initiative for Food and Agriculture recently organized an online stakeholder consultation to articulate a shared vision, outcomes, and outputs around the One-Health collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach. The approach aims to work at the local, regional, national, and global levels to achieve optimal health outcomes while recognizing the interconnection between people,[…]

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Somalia agriculture partners learn about integrated fall armyworm control practices

Somali Agriculture Technical Group (SATG) in partnership with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently conducted online trainings on fall armyworm management for sustainable crop protection. The online trainings, targeting national agriculture stakeholders in the country, took place on August 25 and September 30,[…]

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2DI Blue Challenge: Global Stakeholder Consultation

the leap forward into a climate-resilient future. The Blue Challenge is one of nine global challenges and focuses on three hotspots for collaborative action and investment. Three online consultations were held earlier this month for stakeholders in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. The last step of this stakeholder engagement process is to meet across the[…]

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The geometry of disease: A longitudinal calf cohort study in Kenya has yielded a unique database and biorepository

different pathogens or infectious exposures, using a range of diagnostic methods. ‘This manuscript describes this comprehensive dataset and bio-repository, and how to access it through a single online site. This provides extensive filtering and searching capabilities. These data are useful to illustrate outcomes of multiple infections on health, investigate patterns of morbidity and mortality due[…]

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AfricaRice : Consultant Communication Officer (Liberia)

Coordinate, produce and disseminate communication materials including media releases, brochures, media kits and other product and resource materials; • Coordinate media relations engagement • Produce content for online and social media channels as well as maintain webpage for regional activities; • Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of overall communication materials, activities, processes,[…]

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The world needs to learn how to live with COVID-19, says UK public health expert David Heymann

David Heymann, who has worked for more than 20 years with the World Health Organization (WHO), here gives his outlook on the current COVID-19 pandemic at an online weekly ‘Round-up’ meeting of ILRI on 28 Aug 2020. Continue reading →[…]

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Dashboards

have been created: CGIAR GDI Matrix to track and share progress (Objective 1.1.b of the Action Plan) shared CGIAR definition of staffing categories and diversity dimensions (1.2.a) online tool to enable efficient GDI data collection (1.2.b) The common staff index and shared diversity dimensions and the indicators of the GDI Matrix were co-created through a[…]

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AfricaRice : Planning and Budget Manager

in the pipeline and their impact on the current and future budget of the Center. Ensuring the automation of the budget planning and financial reporting functions, including online access by users and regional offices Undertaking any other related duties as required by the needs of the institution. Qualifications/ Selection Criteria  Education and Work experience: S/He[…]

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Quantitative Genetics Specialist

gain per dollar invested and per unit of time using simulation technologies, optimization and applied quantitative genetics experience, among other means. By providing one-on-one consultation, workshops and online communication via the platform’s purpose built ‘toolbox,’ the successful candidate will contribute to raising standards of breeding operations at CGIAR and NARS breeding programs in line with[…]

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Evaluation Officer, CGIAR Advisory Services Shared Secretariat

for a period of 2 years, subject to a probationary period of 6 months, and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. Applications: Please apply online through the Alliance Job Opportunities web page (https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/) by clicking on the “Apply” button, completing the online application and attaching the required information, no later than 10[…]

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ILRI Vacancy: People and Organizational Development Officer III – Internal/External (Closing date: 13 May 2020)

planning sessions as appropriate; • Facilitates the delivery of relevant training for new and existing staff as appropriate; • Evaluates and contributes to continuous improvement of the online system reviews and supports the implementation of new systems and processes; • Supports managers in the implementation of the performance improvement process; • Analyses development needs and[…]

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Milestone Achievement in 2018

change was the nature of partnerships. WLE had a milestone to promote 16 business models for resource recovery from fecal sludge through an ongoing free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). A change was required as the host MOOC did not adopt the WLE-provided modules. Therefore, a free online curriculum of resource recovery and reuse (RRR)[…]