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Ruth Meinzen-Dick

Ruth Meinzen-Dick is a Senior Research Fellow in the Natural Resources and Resilience Unit. She has extensive transdisciplinary research experience in using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her work focuses on two broad (and sometimes interrelated) areas: how institutions affect how people manage natural resources, and the role of gender in development processes. 

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Follow-Up to the S4AC Write Shop

IFPRI and Science for Agriculture Consortium Leaders

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2033 K Street, NW

Washington, United States

September 30, 2016

  • 6:30 – 8:00 pm (America/New_York)
  • 12:30 – 2:00 am (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 4:00 – 5:30 am (Asia/Kolkata)

Welcome and Introductions 

Transformative potential of big data and technology: Leveraging CGIAR data (Presentation)

Initial Observations and Synergies for Moving Forward (Presentation)

  • Yihenew Zewdie, consultant for scientific and technical partnerships in Africa, IFPRI.

Workstream 1: Research and Tools with Sub-Regional and National Partners (Presentation)

Workstream 2: Update from ASTI on recent work in Africa (Presentation)

  • Nienke Beintema, Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) program head, IFPRI.

Workstream 3: Technology assessments and platforms to build the business case for African agriculture (Presentation)

  • Yihenew Zewdie, consultant for scientific and technical partnerships in Africa, IFPRI.

Discussion: Building on what exists in support of the S4AC and its partner institutions

This meeting, sponsored by the Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa Program, allowed attendees to discuss alignment and opportunities with ongoing research activities to further support the implementation of the Science for Agriculture Consortium (S4AC) in delivery of the Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa.

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