Science with a Human Face
Improving Livelihoods of the Poor in the Semi-Arid Tropics
An Overview of ICRISAT into the New Millennium
Dr William D
Dar
Director General
ICRISAT
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Table of Contents
Science with a Human Face
What is ICRISAT?
Where is ICRISAT?
The Semi-Arid Tropics (SAT): home of the poor and the hungry
ICRISAT’s Vision
ICRISAT's Mission
ICRISAT's Strategy
Focus: Reduce Poverty and Food Insecurity
Operational Mandate
Many have tried before; what is new about this approach?
Partnership and Leadership
ICRISAT Research Programs
ICRISAT Research Programs
ICRISAT Research Programs
A Sampling of Major Achievements and Impacts Relating to Five CGIAR Undertakings
Saving Biodiversity
Saving endangered groundnut varieties
Increasing Productivity
Case Study-An amazing chickpea revolution
Protecting the Environment
Case Study-Moving from research to farmers' fields
Improving Impact, Institutions and Policies
Internal Rates of Return (IRR) generated from investment in research
Case Study-Accelerating the impact of research
Case Study-Removing a production bottleneck in Sri Lanka
Strengthening National Programs
ICRISAT Wins CGIAR King Baudouin Award Twice Running
Strategy for Renewal
Why Must We Overcome This?
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