11
Mar
Launch of ICRISAT Women’s Forum – India
On International Women’s day, the ICRISAT Women’s Forum, India, was launched by Dr Shoba Sivasankar, Director, CGIAR Research Programs Dryland Cereals and Grain Legumes.
The forum has been set up to increase co-operation and co-ordination, strengthen links between women employees; provide a forum for expression and exchange of views; plan initiatives and trainings to equip women employees for enhanced roles and responsibilities; and identify and address critical needs of working women.