Communique
ICRISAT Governing Board decision of intention to join the One CGIAR
During the 106th ICRISAT Governing Board meeting held from the 24th to the 27th April 2023 at ICRISAT’s headquarters in Patancheru, India, the Board revisited its earlier decision and declared its intention to join the One CGIAR system.
The ICRISAT Governing Board members expressed their appreciation for the discussions with the Chair of the CGIAR System Board, some members of the Systems Council, and Chairs of other CGIAR Centers, which helped them to better understand the recent evolution in the organization and management of the One CGIAR.
The Board also acknowledged the further changes that could result from the ongoing Unified Governance Review, which meet key concerns held by the Governing Board in 2021.
The Board also benefited from discussions with ICRISAT staff and the Institute's Host Country Partners.
The Board believes that ICRISAT while maintaining its independent brand as the global leader in dryland crops and food systems research, will be an integral member of the One CGIAR family.
The ICRISAT Governing Board declared its intention to join the One CGIAR and authorized the Board Chair and Director General to take the necessary steps to move the process forward, including the signing of the CGIAR Integration Framework Agreement (IFA).
ICRISAT looks forward to being a part of the continuing evolution of One CGIAR and contributing its deep expertise toward addressing the challenges of dryland agri-food systems.
Official Resolution
As planned, during the 106th Governing Board (GB) meeting of ICRISAT, held on April 27, 2023, the Board revisited its January 2021 decision declining to join the One CGIAR at that time.
We have appreciated discussions with the Chair of the CGIAR System Board, some members of the Systems Council and Chairs of other CGIAR Centers to assist us better understand the recent evolution in the organization and management of the One CGIAR and further changes that could result from the ongoing Unified Governance Review, which meet key concerns that the GB had in 2021.
We also benefited from discussions with ICRISAT Staff and our Host Country Partners. The GB believes that ICRISAT, while maintaining its independent brand as the global leader in dryland crops and food systems research, will be an integral member of the One CGIAR family.
The ICRISAT Governing Board hereby declares its intention to join the One CGIAR and authorizes the Board Chair and Director General to take the necessary steps to move the process forward, including the signing of the CGIAR Integration Framework Agreement (IFA). We look forward to being part of the continuing evolution of One CGIAR.