Parties present: CGIAR Senior Management Officers, IWMI Research and Communication Team, TECH2, Farmerline, DEGAS, Mondelez, Esoko
In the heart of Ghana’s agricultural landscape, a pivotal gathering took place on February 21, 2024. The stakeholders convened under the umbrella of CGIAR to delineate pathways for the organization’s strategic alignment with Ghana’s agricultural development goals from 2025 to 2027. This meeting, part of CGIAR’s Portfolio25 initiative, aimed to foster collaboration between CGIAR and private sector entities to address Ghana’s evolving agricultural challenges.
The meeting commenced with an air of anticipation as representatives from various sectors, including CGIAR’s Senior Management Officers, IWMI Research and Communication Team, TECH2, Farmerline, DEGAS, Mondelez, and Esoko, came together to pool their expertise. The agenda was clear: to solicit insights, exchange ideas, and chart a course that would optimize CGIAR’s contributions to Ghana’s agricultural advancement.
Divided into three groups, participants were tasked with exploring key questions central to CGIAR’s strategic realignment. Pumptech, alongside Mondelez and Esoko, engaged in discussions revolving around the efficacy of current collaboration mechanisms and proposed innovations to enhance CGIAR’s impact on national development in Ghana.
Throughout the deliberations, a tapestry of innovative ideas emerged. Suggestions ranged from leveraging audio-visual presentations to disseminate research findings effectively to developing entrepreneurship funding indicators that could catalyze economic growth within Ghana’s agricultural sector. These proposals underscored a collective commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to address the intricacies of Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
In addition to group discussions, participants shared their perspectives via menti.com, providing valuable feedback on CGIAR’s performance and strategic direction. The insights gleaned from these interactions reaffirmed the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration between CGIAR and its stakeholders.
Among the key takeaways from the meeting was the resounding endorsement of the internship model, which was heralded as a beacon of talent development and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, there was a consensus on the significance of offering bundled services that extend beyond research to encompass financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the agricultural value chain.
As the meeting drew to a close, it was evident that the discussions had not only been fruitful but also emblematic of a strategic partnership poised for transformative impact. Pumptech, in particular, reiterated its commitment to continued engagement with CGIAR, recognizing the pivotal role of such collaborations in driving agricultural innovation and sustainable development in Ghana.
In conclusion, the stakeholder meeting at IWMI served as a microcosm of CGIAR’s broader commitment to co-creating solutions that address the unique challenges facing Ghana’s agricultural sector. Through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration, CGIAR and its partners are poised to unlock new avenues of growth and prosperity, paving the way for a more resilient and inclusive agricultural landscape in Ghana.
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