Alignment phillips
- 1. CSISA-AAS alignment meeting Jessore, 6-7 May 2013
- 2. Alignment - what are we trying to do together? • Improve understanding of CGIAR reforms and new programs • Improve understanding amongst AAS staff of CSISA approach and vice versa • Agree how AAS program and CSISA project can be mutually supportive to achieve CGIAR program goals • Identify practical plans for aligning the work of CSISA and AAS (in the hubs/zones in particular) • Agree mutually supportive science products that can be developed
- 3. Alignment – what does it mean? It is not about ticking a box – It is about capitalizing on exciting opportunities: Identify mutual learning Identify mutual contributions Identify ways to increase our impact People working together in a program
- 4. Alignment 1. Processes – Knowledge and Learning – Participatory Action Research – Research in Development – Impact pathways and theories of change 2. AAS Pillars 3. Research themes 4. Identify the opportunity for – Mutual learning – Mutual support – Adding value and impact
- 5. Research themes 1. Sustainable increase in system productivity 2. Equitable access to markets 3. Social-ecological resilience and adaptive capacity 4. Gender and equity 5. Policies and institutions to empower AAS users 6. Knowledge sharing, learning and innovation
- 6. In practice – some questions? • What has been key learning of CSISA that informs AAS? – eg – CSISA development outcomes, ways of working • How can CSISA partnerships and networks contribute to AAS? – eg private sector networks; research; direct client groups; capacity building • Where can AAS support CSISA? – eg participatory planning? • In which CSISA communities could AAS work to scale out? • What common research agenda and approach can AAS and CSISA pursue together? – eg challenged ponds, PAT, knowledge sharing, vegetable group • Where are the gaps to increase value? What actions are needed to address gaps? Who does what and when? What resources are required? • How can day-to-day working practices and communication be enhanced to improve mutual understanding and impact?
- 7. …. there are many exciting opportunities • thankyou - over to you all!!