What opportunities are there for CSOs to engage in CGIAR-supported activities?
The CGIAR has three systemwide initiatives that involve CSOs: a. The CSO-CGIAR Competitive Grants Program is designed to cultivate stronger relationships between civil society organizations and the CGIAR in agricultural research for development. This initiative is part of the building blocks for further expanding engagement with CSOs and sharing knowledge for impact. The first CSO-CGIAR Competitive Program is currently underway. b. The Innovation Marketplace (IM) takes place every two year together with the CSO-CGIAR Forum during AGMs. The objective of the Innovation Marketplace is to identify and support the most innovative ideas in all areas of agricultural research from across the world, bringing together a variety of players from CGIAR Centers, farmer groups, civil society organizations and National Institutes, to promote knowledge sharing. The next Innovation Marketplace is scheduled for December 2008. c. The Challenge Programs are time-bound, independently-governed programs of hi
