The CGIAR System Organization is an independent international organization with such international legal personality as may be necessary for the exercise of its functions and powers, It operates in accordance with the Charter of the CGIAR System Organization.
The CGIAR System Organization is part of a broader CGIAR System whose structure is set forth in Article 2 of the CGIAR System Framework. The purpose of the CGIAR System is to advance science and innovation to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, in order to reduce poverty and inequity, enhance food and nutrition security, and improve natural resources and ecosystem services.
The System Organization comprises the following:
The Integrated Partnership Board is the governing body of the System Organization and of the Integrated Partnership. Its composition, functions and operational procedures are set forth in the Charter of the CGIAR System Organization.
The System Management Office, headed by the Executive Managing Director, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the System Organization, for supporting the System Council, the Integrated Partnership Board and the General Assembly of Centers, and for facilitating integration and collaboration within the Integrated Partnership.
Internal Audit of the System Organization
Internal Audit of the CGIAR System Organization provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership Board and the CGIAR Global Leadership Team. The provision of the services is governed by the Charter of Internal Audit Activity of the CGIAR System Organization.
Our Establishment Agreement
- Agreement establishing the CGIAR System Organization as an International Organization
- Accord instituant l’Organisation du Système CGIAR en qualité d’organisation internationale (French version)
- Background Note – Accession of new countries to the Agreement establishing the CGIAR System Organization as an International Organization (April 2019)
Our Hosting Arrangement
- Agreement regarding the headquarters of the CGIAR System Organization and its privileges and immunities on French territory
- Accord entre le Gouvernement de la République française et l’Organisation du Système CGIAR relatif au siège de l’Organisation et à ses privilèges et immunités sur le territoire français (French version)
- Background note – Establishment and HQ agreements – CGIAR System Organization