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CGIAR National Consultation Meeting: 9-10 February 2016, Lusaka, Zambia
CGIAR National Site Integration
Consultation Meeting 9-10 February Lusaka, Zambia
CGIAR is a global research
partnership for a food-secure
future
CGIAR National Consultation Meeting: 9-10 February 2016, Lusaka, Zambia
Contents
Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Objectives of the Workshop .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Workshop Structure ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1. Welcome and Introduction – Dr. Kennedy Lweya .......................................................................................... 6
2. Objectives of the Meeting and CGIAR Research Program (CRPs) – Dr. Peter Setimela ..................... 6
3. Official Opening by Permanent Secretary for Agriculture (Zambia) - Moses Mwale .............................. 8
4. Highlights of the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) – Mr. Justin Chuunka ........................... 9
5. Stakeholder Discussions: Expectations on Site Integration .......................................................................... 10
1.2 National Agriculture Research and Extension System (NARES) ....................................................... 10
1.3 Government ................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Private Sector/ NGOs .................................................................................................................................. 14
1.5 CGIAR Centers ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6. Highlights of CGIAR/CRP’s Work in Zambia and Integration Needs ....................................................... 19
7. Site Integration and Project Co-ordination: Desired benefits of CGIAR/CRP's Site Integration. – Dr.
Peter Setimela ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. Presentation and Discussions on Key Points for Site Integration .............................................................. 22
9. CGIAR Theory of Change – Dr. Kennedy Lweya .......................................................................................... 24
10. Drilling Down into the Issues Identified by Discussion Groups ............................................................. 25
10.1 Communications ................................................................................................................................................ 25
10.2 Resource Mobilization ...................................................................................................................................... 26
10.3 Technical Issues .................................................................................................................................................. 26
10.4 Core Values (How Do We Develop Them?) ............................................................................................. 27
10.5 Administration and Management.................................................................................................................... 28
11. Way Forward ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
11.1 Critical Next Steps ............................................................................................................................................ 29
11.2 Other Areas for Integration ............................................................................................................................ 29
11.3 Workshop Evaluation ....................................................................................................................................... 30
12. Closing Remarks ................................................................................................................................................ 31
13. Appendices .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
13.1 Workshop Agenda ................................................................................................................................... 33
13.2 Workshop Participants ..................................................................................................................................... 36
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Abbreviations
CAADP Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
CGIAR Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
CIAT International Centre for Tropical Agriculture
CIFOR Center for International Forestry Research
CIMMYT International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
CRPs Consortium Research Programs
ICRAF International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
ICRISAT International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
IDOs Intermediate Development Objectives
IITA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
ILRI International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
IWMI International Water Management Institute
NAIP Zambia National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP)
NEPAD New Partnership for Africa's Development
NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations
SDGs Sustainable Development Goals
SLOs System Level Outcomes
SRF Strategy and Results Framework
UNZA University of Zambia
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Executive Summary
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) National Consultation
Workshop for Zambia was held on 9 – 10 February 2016 at the Cresta Golfview Hotel in Zambia’s
capital city, Lusaka. The workshop brought together stakeholders from the CGIAR Research Programs
(CRPs), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, research agencies, academic institutions, donors, NGOs
and the private sector.
The consultative meeting came against the background of the launch of the Second Phase of the CRPs,
focusing on integrated research agendas to more effectively contribute to the objectives and targets set
by the Strategic and Results Framework(SRF) of CGIAR and also to align the CRPs research agenda with
national agricultural priorities in Zambia. The key driver behind the SRF is to bring together the work of
CGIAR Centers and programs in key countries, where CGIAR innovations are expected to reach
millions of people.
Consultation of key stakeholders in Zambia’s agricultural sector was initiated to ensure that the site
integration process will contribute to the country’s agricultural goals.
Deliberations during the highly participatory meeting focused on the following:
a) Understanding Zambia’s agricultural research strategy and what gaps need to be addressed by
CGIAR Centers toward the attainment of the agricultural strategy.
b) The work of various stakeholders including CGIAR Centers in Zambia’s agricultural sector and
how they are contributing to the country’s research and development agenda
c) Steps toward developing a Site Integration Plan built on the national agricultural development
strategy and research and development priorities
d) Understanding Site Integration and CGIAR’s Theory of Change
These deliberations allowed the workshop participants to appreciate the whole concept of site
integration and the new thinking of CGIAR from 2017-2022 under the Second Phase of the CRPs. The
highlights of the Zambia National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) provided a basis for the
discussions and will be key in ensuring the alignment of the research and development priorities to the
Zambia agricultural sector goals.
Key issues identified for site integration included the following:
a) Resource mobilization to drive the site integration process
b) Development of coordination structures to provide strategic direction for site integration
c) Shared vision among CGIAR Centers and national partners
d) Capacity development of national partners and research infrastructure
e) Collaboration mechanisms
f) Alignment of CGIAR research activities to national priorities
g) Identification of research priorities, effective delivery and scaling-out
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h) Impactful development initiatives to ensure improved production, food and nutrition security for
smallholder farmers in Zambia.
i) Coordinated and harmonized communications strategy encompassing learning hubs to share
lessons.
Critical next steps were also agreed on during the meeting. These mainly focused on the following
Incorporation of the workshop inputs and agreed actions into the CRP proposal
Implementation of the ideas identified and discussed during the workshop
Feedback on the high level meetings to follow and decisions on Zambia Site Integration.
Developing a plan for site integration and soliciting buy-in
Resource mobilization that will operationalize site integration
Continued engagement by the relevant stakeholders (CGIAR Centers and national partners)
Establishment of coordination structures to drive site integration
Partners to start engaging with each other in current projects and start joint projects
These key issues and priorities identified during the consultation process are expected to contribute
into the Second Phase of CRPs, showing how the CGIAR Centers and national partners will effectively
collaborate in research and development programs aligned to the national strategy.
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Objectives of the Workshop
To understand Zambia’s agricultural research and development strategy and plans
To get a common understanding on how various stakeholder groups contribute to the research
and development goals and targets
To agree on basic principles for achieving improved integration
To develop an integration framework as a first step toward a plan to realize the country
research and development goals and targets
To identify key operational elements in the context of an integrated approach
Workshop Structure
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Objectives of the meeting and CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs)
3. Official Opening by Permanent Secretary for Agriculture (Zambia)
4. Highlights of the National Agriculture Investment Plan( NAIP)
5. Stakeholder discussion in groups (Donors, Private Sector, Government, NGOs, researchers)
6. Highlights of CGIAR/CRPs work in Zambia and integration needs.
7. Site integration and project coordination: Desired benefits of CGIAR/CRPs site integration
8. Analysis of site integration and project coordination
9. Highlights on the CGIAR Theory of change- IDOs, sub IDOs
10. Feedback: The way forward.
11. Commitments (organizations)
12. Communication platform
13. Closing Remarks
1. Welcome and Introduction – Dr. Kennedy Lweya
Dr. Kennedy Lweya, the CIMMYT seed business development specialist, welcomed the representatives
of the various stakeholders to the workshop. He briefly highlighted the goals of the Site Integration
process and outlined how the consultative process would contribute toward this goal.
2. Objectives of the Meeting and CGIAR Research Program (CRPs) – Dr. Peter
Setimela
Dr. Peter Setimela, CIMMYT’s senior seed systems specialist in southern Africa, set the tone for the
workshop through his opening presentation which focused on providing a background on CGIAR work
vision and mission, and the Site Integration process. CGIAR identified 20 site integration countries:
Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya,
Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and
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Zambia. Site integration is to bring the CRPs/centers and their partners within Zambia to work together
as a unit, leading to improved coordination and collaboration among CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs),
national actors and other stakeholders at the national level.
The meeting sought to have deliberations and consultations with partners in Zambia to enable the
alignment of research priorities with the priorities of the Zambian agricultural strategy.
The Site Integration process comes against the global challenge of increasing food production in light of
the ballooning populations and climate change induced droughts that are leading to food insecurity.
CGIAR Centers and partners are working on strategies to increase food production without degrading
the environment.
In addition, the workshop comes against the background of the new strategy endorsed by the CGIAR
Board in April 2015. The strategy will run from 2017 to 2022, mainly focusing on how the CGIAR
Centers can improve agricultural production and ensure food security through harnessing new
opportunities. CGIAR Centers are currently working on new CRPs proposals which will align with the
2017-2022 strategy and focusing on different themes.
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Dr. Peter Setimela highlighting the objectives of the workshop
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3. Official Opening by Permanent Secretary for Agriculture (Zambia) - Moses
Mwale
Mr. Moses Mwale, the director of the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) officially opened
the workshop on behalf of the Zambian Permanent Secretary for Agriculture. He took the opportunity
to thank the organizers for coordinating the meeting and applauded the overwhelming response by
various stakeholders and institutions to send their staff to the meeting. He noted that their presence
was a clear testimony on their commitment to improving the agricultural sector in Zambia.
He highlighted the critical task of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and research institutions in
Zambia to improve agricultural production in the country. As part of the process of improving food
production, reducing hunger and poverty, he expressed gratitude to CIMMYT and other CGIAR
Centers for initiating programs to support this cause, not only in Zambia, but also in other parts of
Africa.
Mr. Mwale also touched on the process of Site Integration and how he viewed the Strategy and Results
Framework (SRF) strengthening the program of the partners and stakeholders in achieving key
development goals.
In his conclusion, he assured the meeting that the Government of the Republic of Zambia would
continue supporting CGIAR Centers programs that were aligned to the national strategy and create a
conducive environment to enhance food diversification in Zambia.
Mr. Moses Mwale, officially opening the workshop
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4. Highlights of the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) – Mr. Justin
Chuunka
Mr. Justin Chuunka, from the Ministry of Agriculture presented the Zambia National Agriculture
Investment Plan (NAIP), which was developed out of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture
Development Programme (CAADP), an African Union and NEPAD initiative to accelerate growth and
eliminate hunger and reduce poverty among African countries.
NAIP recognizes the critical role of agricultural production as an engine for economic growth. The
NAIP, Chuunka said, seeks to facilitate and support the development of a sustainable, dynamic,
diversified and competitive agricultural sector that ensures food security at the household and national
levels. The NAIP works around six Investment Programs, which include:
1. Sustainable Natural Resources Management
2. Agricultural Production and Productivity Improvement
3. Market Access and Services Development
4. Food and Nutrition Security and Disaster Risk Management
5. Knowledge Support Systems
6. Institutional Strengthening
The presentation provided the critical background needed to understand the priorities of the Zambian
agricultural sector to inform workshop deliberations on activities to be aligned to the NAIP.
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Mr. Justin Chuunka presenting on Zambia's National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP),
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5. Stakeholder Discussions: Expectations on Site Integration
Dr. Tendayi Maravanyika from WorldFish, who was the overall workshop facilitator, led the stakeholder
discussions which explored the expectations of the representatives on Site Integration. The participants
were split into four groups: NGOs, private sector, government researchers and CGIAR Centers.
Dr. Maravanyika steered the discussions using the following sequence of questions:
1. What do you want to see from this meeting?
2. What do you want in terms of partnerships with the CGIAR?
3. What has worked well in terms of partnerships with CGIAR and researchers?
4. What has not worked well in terms of partnerships with CGIAR and researchers?
1.2 National Agriculture Research and Extension System (NARES) QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
What do you want to see
from this meeting?
Equal partnership from the beginning between the CGIAR and NARES. All
partners involved need to agree on the integration process. This will lead to
attainment of goals
Transparency from all partners on how site integration will be undertaken.
Operating within institutional framework of the existing national institutions
to avoid conflicting with government policies and the goals of the
institutions.
What do you want in terms
of partnerships with the
CGIAR?
Synergies among the partners
Clarity and roles among partners, especially CGIAR
Capacity building in terms of resource mobilization
Joint planning with partners from the beginning
Sharing research outputs
What has worked well in
terms of partnerships with
CGIAR and researchers?
Engagement with CGIAR has led to a realignment of national research
agenda. CGIAR has assisted in shaping the national research agenda
Research institutions have benefitted from capacity building, both long and
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short- term. This has led to skills and technology transfer and infrastructure
development.
Grants and resources from CGIAR have supported the research agenda
within research institutions in light of shortfalls in government funding.
Research institutes have benefitted from germplasm exchange with CGIAR.
Most of the germplasm for breeding programs were sourced from CGIAR.
Joint planning in some cases – project formulation and implementation
Roles are clearly defined and there is no conflict of interest between CGIAR
and research institutions.
What has not worked well
in terms of partnerships
with CGIAR and
researchers?
CGIAR sometimes not working within the institutional framework and
policies.
PLENARY DISCUSSIONS:
Regarding the issue of CGIAR not working within institutional framework, the need to respect
organizational structures was cited. CGIAR Centers were sometimes contacting field staff
directly at implementation sites without the knowledge of the national offices.
A question was raised on the research priorities from the research institutions given that the
input from the workshop will be used in developing CRP’s second phase. The research areas
were identified as:
o Postharvest technologies to ensure preservation of harvests
o Scaling-up of processing and value addition technologies
o Food safety with particular focus on Mycotoxins and disease-causing micro-organisms.
o Investing in indigenous varieties to ensure nutrition among communities
o Climate change/ drought tolerant seed varieties and practices
o Foundation seed for indigenous varieties where private sector is not working on
o Small mechanization
Following-up on the presentation on NAIP, there is need to review what progress has been
made and if government is on the right path to achieving the strategy. There was strong
emphasis on the need for the partnerships to align activities to NAIP.
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1.3 Government
QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
What do you want to see
from this meeting?
Draw up concrete programs for collaboration
Provide an input to CGIAR performance – collaborators to identify their
roles
Implementation of agreed and shared ideas
CGIAR to align their programs to national priorities
Develop a platform for knowledge sharing. Cross-country learning from
CGIAR activities in other regions and countries.
What do you want in terms
of partnerships with the
CGIAR?
Provide evidence- based research to support policy formulation.
Government requires accurate information based on research to formulate
policies.
Strengthen the partnerships between government and CGIAR
Facilitate resource mobilization
More effective consultations
What has worked well in
terms of partnerships with
CGIAR and researchers?
Collaborative research in the evaluation of technologies.
Financial support to critical need areas at national levels
CGIAR have always managed to bring NARES scientists to share successes
Benefited from the domestication of CGIAR technologies
What has not worked well
in terms of partnerships
with CGIAR and
researchers?
Inadequate funding of Government to NARES
CGIAR project priorities may not be adequately synchronized with national
priorities
CGIAR’s lack of acceptance or recognition of local methodologies and
approaches in data collection
Untimely submission of data collected to CGIAR by NARES
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PLENARY DISCUSSIONS:
A question was raised on how the issue of timely submission of data collected could be
improved: It was noted that there was need for greater commitment from all
stakeholders involved.
Another question was raised on whether it is necessary to involve policy makers in
research teams. The response was that it was unnecessary for policy makers to be
involved. Researchers carry out needs assessments on the ground; problem is identified
and research is conducted. Based on the results, government can make informed
decisions to formulate policies.
Group discussions focusing on the different sectors represented during the meeting.
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1.4 Private Sector/ NGOs
QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
What do you want to see
from this meeting?
Research and work done rolled out and applied to achieve aims of the
organization.
How does the CGIAR collaborate with government? What partnerships are
forged across various institutions they collaborate with?
Promotion of coordination where all CGIAR research institutes are able to
work together
Efficiency and effectiveness on the use of donors within research products.
Devising of mechanisms to ensure accountability by the partnering
institutions.
What informs the research agenda in CGIAR? Is it publications or aims to
change? Partnering institution would like to see change as a result of the
research initiatives.
Data usage and sharing so that wider groups can utilize it. There is need to
package research findings and results for wider usage and uptake.
What do you want in terms
of partnerships with the
CGIAR?
Systems for the identification of clients/ customers for the research
initiatives (Who is the researchers’ customer?) Need to also fully determine
the needs of the clients/ customers and research needs to be properly
targeted.
CGIAR research should solve everyday problems and should not be
academic
Local content is key in research. The research should focus on various
groups such as the private sector, farmers, academic institutions etc.
Research institutes to collaborate closely with local players and should have
role plays and demonstrations of how researches are conducted and how
they can be applied for wider understanding and eventually adoption.
CGIAR Centers should transfer skills to local research institutions. Capacity
building of local partners so that researches can be conducted at the local
level is critical. This ensures that research is more understood and
contextualized.
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Strengthening accountability of research institutions by all stakeholders and
partners, e.g. Government and other NGOs. Every stakeholder must hold
the research institutions accountable and all stakeholders, including donors,
should have a voice.
Feedback on failed pilot projects should be communicated well with
adequate explanation on how and why a particular research failed.
Understand each partner’s mandate to bridge the gap and make
complementarity easier.
What has worked well in
terms of partnerships with
CGIAR and researchers?
Transfer of skills between CGIAR and national research institutions. Lesson
sharing and capacity building being implemented.
Participatory research on the ground, particularly collaboration in extension
and research work.
New products/ materials have been made available through research
(evident improvement in seed varieties).
What has not worked well
in terms of partnerships
with CGIAR and
researchers?
Poor feedback on research results. Need to improve sharing of results with
other institutions
Little consultation on what needs to be done
Poor technology/ Product transfer to grassroots/ customers who are
supposed to adopt research products
Needs assessments should be conducted before embarking on research to
ensure proper targeting?
CGIAR Centers not leveraging their regional presence – too global. There is
need to localize research institutes.
Do partners share their results/ products? What mechanisms are in place to
ensure that the results are disseminated and not piled on shelves?
Poor cooperation between CGIAR Centers and the private sector. Need to
address gaps that exist between conducting of the research and when
technologies are applied.
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PLENARY DISCUSSIONS
CGIAR Centers should fully utilize their regional presence to support work being
conducted by partnering institutions. An example is HarvestPlus who are promoting pro
vitamin A bio-fortified maize. CGIAR Centers can utilize the regional networks to
promote wider uptake of the product
In relation to sharing publications, there is also a need for sharing of databases as well,
particularly universities and research institutes as they may get additional value from
primary data collected within CGIAR projects and programs.
Chipili Lumpa Mwaba giving feedback representing the NGOs and private sector group
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1.5 CGIAR Centers
QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
What do you want to see
from this meeting?
. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the partners to learn more
about each other’s activities in Zambia.
Full understanding and appreciation of site integration
Get acquainted with each other (CGIAR Centers and individuals).
A knowledge of partner expectations and capacity to implement research
outputs
Knowledge of the weakest link between research and development
What do you want in terms
of partnerships with the
CGIAR?
Impact when the partners implement programs to beneficiaries.
Feedback on the delivery and impact of programs (What worked well, what
didn’t work?)
Generation of ideas for new research areas aligned to NAIP
Commitment from partners to ensure achievement of outputs based on
available resources
Continue with service delivery at end of project. Ensure sustainability of the
projects driven by local partners
Scaling out of technologies generated by research
What has worked well in
terms of partnerships with
CGIAR and researchers?
Constant interaction with partners to improve research outputs. A
significant number of collaborations have worked well
Joint seminars initiated by WorldFish. Sharing of research activities
Good partnerships with the University of Zambia (UNZA) particularly for
ILRI
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What has not worked well
in terms of partnerships
with CGIAR and
researchers?
Limited involvement by CGIAR Centers in local initiatives
Expectation of quick results.
Slow response from our partners
Poor participation by CGIAR Centers in up-scaling of technologies. No
effective monitoring and evaluation of technologies handed over and
implemented by local partners.
Eliab Simpungwe giving feedback on behalf of the CGIAR Centers
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6. Highlights of CGIAR/CRP’s Work in Zambia and Integration Needs
Andrew Ward, the Senior Advisor for WorldFish in Zambia presented on the whole philosophy of
integration in light of the 15 Centers under CGIAR and the breaking down of silos, given the different
themes the Centers are working on. His presentation also focused on the complex nature of agricultural
development on the various factors that lead to impact.
He also highlighted how the diversity of different partners in the agricultural sector in Zambia could be
beneficial to site integration and cutting across silos would lead to the creation of cross-thematic
linkages and more effective partnerships. Integration would ultimately capitalize on the expertise within
each institution, Ward concluded.
His presentation also provided a broad outline of what an ideal site integration process entails, covering
such issues as identification of partner needs, planning, and communication, coordination, achieving
impact at scale and resource mobilization.
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CGIAR Centers proceeded to give brief presentations about their work. The purpose was to gain an
understanding on their mandates, areas of focus and the work they are implementing in Zambia. The
purpose of the session was to facilitate discussions on the partnership needs and identification of areas
of interest.
The following CGIAR Centers presented:
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Bioversity
WorldFish
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PLENARY DISCUSSIONS:
Following the presentations by the CGIAR Centers, a plenary session was conducted. The following
were the discussions:
Question: Given the diverse backgrounds and thematic areas from the CGIAR Centers, how
effective is integration going to be?
o Integration will assist in the coordination of programs on the ground. The issue of
coordination has already been identified as an area that has not worked well, for
example, the case of different CGIAR Centers approaching the same farmers with
different uncoordinated activities. Farmers are already working through integrated
systems, therefore there is need for CGIAR Centers to be coordinated to ensure
impact at scale. Evidence for the need for coordination is demonstrated on the ground
and is also an initiative being driven by the CGIAR Consortium Board. The Strategic and
Results Framework has already been developed to guide the integration process.
There is a great need for site integration to capitalize on the opportunity to mainstream
nutrition within all program areas of work.
Site integration’s success will hinge on coordination. Are coordination structures going to be
created to drive the process?
o Steering Committee with all CGIAR Centers is already in place and meets quarterly to
evaluate progress and reports to CGIAR work. Also, it reviews progress on the
Strategic and Results Framework. However, the Steering Committee is composed of the
CGIAR centers- there might be a strong need to include other non-CGIAR members.
7. Site Integration and Project Co-ordination: Desired benefits of CGIAR/CRP's
Site Integration. – Dr. Peter Setimela
Dr. Peter Setimela outlined the steps that CGIAR/CRPS want to take for site integration. He highlighted
the countries that had been selected for site integration: 20 countries globally in Africa, Asia and Latin
America. Countries have been selected on the basis of the number of CGIAR Centers in operation and
their budgetary resources. He also emphasized that the site integration sought to promote greater
effectiveness and efficiency within CGIAR Centers and programs.
The presentation also detailed the expectations of site integration and the key elements for achieving
site integration. These key elements included:
a) Making use of a common set of research sites
b) Sharing CGIAR facilities, infrastructure and equipment
c) Making effective and efficient use of CGIAR staff
d) Achieving greater delivery and scaling of CGIAR research
e) Streamlining policy engagement
Dr Setimela also provided details of the series of steps to be taken toward site integration. Each country
has a Lead Centre coordinating the process, with CIMMYT being Lead Center in Zambia. CIMMYT is
expected to coordinate all other CGIAR Centers in Zambia on the site integration process.
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The outputs from the workshop will be incorporated into the CRPs proposal to be submitted on 31
March 2016. This will lead to the roll-out of the Site Integration plans.
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8. Presentation and Discussions on Key Points for Site Integration
Andrew Ward led a session to define ideal site integration. The key issues were identified, analyzed and
broadly categorized into the areas of:
Communications
Core Values
Technical Issues
Administration and Management
Resource Mobilization
COMMUNICATIONS CORE VALUES
a) Development of an information hub where
partners can access all agricultural research
information from CGIAR and NARES in
Zambia
b) Regular meetings with smaller working groups
on technical issues
c) Effective communication of scientific advances
d) Development of a single website with calls for
proposals on specific research themes
e) Clear communication and reporting between
partners
f) Development of reflection and learning
platforms
g) Coordination, communication, feedback and
reporting on failure
h) Agreed key communications messages and
development of a coordinated communications
strategy and plan
i) Creation of a key communication hub/
repository
j) Regular meetings/ workshops to share
information and knowledge being generated.
a) CGIAR Centers have to buy-in with resources,
including committed scientists and not to be
driven by the Consortium office
b) One work culture and shared incentives.
c) Shared vision among all partners
d) Establishing trust before we can move ahead
e) Clearly define the role of CGIAR. Should not
compete with NARES but build them up and
be complementary.
f) Genuine commitment to integration and
partnerships
g) Claims of success should be shared. Need to
look into issue of farmers aligning to one
center.
h) Institutional requirements can be complex, e.g.
intellectual property, ownership and
attribution of success
i) Transparency on how things are done
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION TECHNICAL ISSUES
a) Need to realize there is an investment cost to
integration
b) Effectively fundraise for an integrated system
c) Build on current fundraising initiatives, but
there is need to harmonize
a) Pilot joint activities from the outset
b) Identify key learning sites, e.g. villages
c) Integration takes time, need to focus on
specific issues and build links to evolve
understanding
d) Research to understand how and why farmers
change their behavior
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ADMINISTRATION
1. Need for a full-time coordinator to oversee site integration
2. Complete integration plan on time with a focus on Zambia’s agricultural research needs
3. Having a director for the site. Could the CGIAR Centers be located together, for example at IITA
4. There should be a Site Integration Coordination Team
5. Joint planning of activities
6. Coordination of activities, e.g. shared calendars
7. Capacity development needs to be harmonized
8. Harmonization, e.g. training is different under IITA and ICRISAT
9. Have relevant partners in place and how to work together. Often, there is a lack of understanding of
working together between research and the private sector
10. A diversity of approaches can be healthy but administrative procedures must be harmonized
11. Inventory of national partners and their capacities to be in place
12. Timespan – should be considered
13. Need clear terms of references for the integration process which are reviewed by CGIAR Centers and
non -CGIAR partners.
14. Continuous monitoring for alignment to NAIP
15. Site Integration activities need to be linked to the CGIAR Theory of Change
16. There should be coordination at a lower level as well – working toward farmer adoption
17. Harmonization of procedures, e.g. engaging partners, reporting, etc.
18. Further analysis required on whether scientists are the best integrators and the need to identify who has
the best integration skills required?
19. Site Integration is a complex issue. There may be a need to use facilitators to drive the process.
Andrew Ward facilitating a discussion on the key issues raised.
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9. CGIAR Theory of Change – Dr. Kennedy Lweya
Dr. Kennedy Lweya presented on the CGIAR Theory of Change, outlining how all CGIAR research
programs have a theory of change and associated intermediate development outcomes (IDOs) that
contribute to the overall Strategy and Results Framework (SRF) and System Level Outcomes (SLOs) of
the CGIAR Consortium.
The Strategic and Results Framework seeks to bring the CGIAR Centers to work together. Pilot
countries have been identified to spearhead pilot projects. Successful pilots will be tested with Site
Integration and provide key lessons for replication within other CGIAR Centers.
The SRF has been linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is also aligned to the
government priorities in the countries of operation, Dr Lweya said.
Dr. Kennedy Lweya outlining the CGIAR Theory of Change
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10. Drilling Down into the Issues Identified by Discussion Groups
The participants grouped according to areas of interest or specialty to define key activities around the
broad areas of Communications; Resource Mobilization; Administration and Management; Technical
Issues and Core Values. Below is a summary of the group presentations:
10.1 Communications QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
What would a research
knowledge hub look like?
It will take the form of a library or resource center, providing a one-stop
shop for information and knowledge resources from different partners
A system that captures information and data from different partners with
a purpose of wider dissemination and sharing
A virtual collaborative working space to allow more effective working
among partners, e.g. Microsoft SharePoint
How do we coordinate
communications?
Development of detailed Terms of References detailing what is expected.
Identification of focal communications persons from partnering
institutions.
Identification of an overall communications coordinator.
How do we agree what is
effective communication in
Zambia?
Agree on target audiences and how to reach them.
Develop feedback mechanisms on all communications outputs.
Identify key messages and agree on how these will be communicated.
How do we implement
effective and efficient
communications between all
partners?
Conduct a baseline and communications audit
Develop and implement a communications strategy with the following:
o Clearly defined objectives (SMART – Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Results-oriented and Time-bound)
o Identification of key messages
o Identification of target audiences
o Identification of channels for dissemination
o Products and tools of communication
o Monitoring and evaluation to gauge effectiveness of
communications outputs
How do we report failure?
Through the generation of lessons learned reports
Documentation to generate reports focusing on challenges and
opportunities
Setting up crisis management teams
How do we identify key
communication messages? To be extracted from the objectives of site integration
Extraction of key messages from partners and harmonization
Key messages to be also extracted from the beneficiaries, e.g. farmers
(needs assessments)
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PLENARY DISCUSSIONS:
It is critical to note that communications activities will not be starting from scratch. There are a lot of
communications strategies already in place within the CGIAR Centers in Zambia. What will be critical is
the harmonization of these strategies for ease of coordination and implementation.
10.2 Resource Mobilization
QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
How do we source funds for
integration (including
facilitators)
Fundraising activities to focus on securing resources for the integration
process (meetings, workshops etc.) and activities on the ground
CGIAR Centers to spearhead fundraising activities in terms of financial
resources and personnel. CGIAR Consortium offices to be involved, also.
How do we build on and
evolve current fundraising?
One source of funding is the CRP funds with proposal under development
Proposal development as an integrated team involving CGIAR Centres,
partners and regional bodies (COMESA, CARDESSA)
Eliciting buy-in of investors
Communication with investors about our work – successes, failures and
lessons learned. This helps shape investors’ investment plans for
agricultural development and research in Zambia.
10.3 Technical Issues
ISSUES DISCUSSIONS
Identifying partner
research needs (e.g.
research in development)
Technical prioritization
Institutional documents on strategies for crop commodities that can help
identify gaps and needs that should be filled
Develop platforms for sharing:
o Strategic plans/ objectives
o Current/ on-going activities/ research activities for both CRPs
and non CRP organizations
o Funding sources for technical work
Map previous research activities
Pilot joint activities from the
outset (learning rather than
planning)
Engage partners/ actors in planning for activities in specific sites without
much delay (once approved)
Joint calendars for implementation of joint projects, e.g. field crop trials,
planting and monitoring visits can be coordinated. This also sends the
message of integration to target beneficiaries
Site integration coordination structures to be highly visible and available at
joint sites/ activities to provide reference to CRP related issues raised by
partners
Timely resource availability in Zambia for joint activities. Site Integration
Leader to be accountable.
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Understanding farmer/ client
behavior, change dynamics
and how we can utilize them
(this might be learning sites)
Harmonized socioeconomic studies to counter misinformation by farmers
Improved targeting and approaches. Once data on behaviours is available,
it will guide the process of selecting areas to focus on.
How to establish cross-cutting
technical fora/ working groups Important to maintain the multi-disciplinary approach using common
platforms
Funding is necessary for meetings/ conferences. Adequate planning
therefore necessary to ensure adequate funding for site integration to
succeed.
Diversity of stakeholders is critical as their participations ensures
continuation of activities and maintaining the momentum.
Transparent sharing of calls
for proposals Calls currently posted on various websites, e.g. CGIAR or NARES. Need
top post on other relevant websites.
Need to create email alerts, newsletters for the site integration
Calls should be targeted by specialty or thematic areas. soliciting to
scientists
Convene workshops to identify proposals/ new project ideas/ challenges/
focus area
PLENARY DISCUSSIONS
A question was raised on how partners will handle the issue of over researched areas which do not
yield impact. It was agreed that there will be a need to engage socioeconomists to conduct studies
to document impact, or none of it, of research projects in different parts of the country. Use of the
socioeconomic studies will assist in improving targeting of communities.
10.4 Core Values (How Do We Develop Them?)
ISSUES DISCUSSIONS
Trust
Partnership involves:
Believing in the other partner
An outcome of working relationship
Expectation of honesty
Is acquired/ gained through a working relationship
Ethics (Code of Conduct)
Develop guidelines on how partners behave
Identify similarities and generate a unique way of doing things. Care to
avoid duplications
Negotiation with partners (MOUs)
Address the restriction of how information is shared within the group and
with the public
Ethics on how to interact with farmers and partners
Establish ethical procedures for conducting research, e.g. in nutritional
studies and sharing of photographs.
Commitment/ Buy-in
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Select clear expectations and roles among partners
All partners to have an input in proposal generation
Transparency in budgeting etc.
Shared vision and willingness from participants of this meeting
Buy-in from the communities (key drivers of communications strategy)
Shared Vision
Develop a shared Zambia Vision. Activities under this to include
workshops and discussion fora where partners can define the vison and
work toward achieving it
CGIAR Centers to show greater commitment
Develop ethics that define how the Centers work to achieve a shared
vision. Need for awards and recognition for Centers that operate within
defined ethics
This leads to respect, trust, transparency and accountability
10.5 Administration and Management
QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS
How do we develop an
integration plan?
This is a long - term process and requires mapping of all organizations,
their activities and target groups
There is also need to identify gaps and core competencies of the partners
involved
Is co-location feasible?
Co-location not feasible given the diverse need of the CGIAR Centers.
Example of HarvestPlus and IITA, where IITA is constructing a campus at
least 12 km away from Lusaka. HarvestPlus requires to be closer to their
partners without the need to commute
A co-funded coordination office would be a viable solution
How would a coordination
office function and how would
it be structures?
It should function as a secretariat with all CGIAR Centers in Zambia
represented.
Communications needs to be an integral part of the secretariat
A knowledge base with all procedures of the CGIAR Centers to be
developed to facilitate learning
How do we harmonize
administration procedures?
Coordination office should review all procedures and develop uniform
procedures to guide operations.
PLENARY DISCUSSIONS
Harmonizing procedures may be complex, particularly for government taking into account legislative
issues where the process could take longer. Working through Memoranda of Understanding
(MOUs) would be a viable option
It will be necessary to have key contact persons within all the partner institutions.
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11. Way Forward
Dr. Peter Setimela gave a brief overview of the process going forward. Following the deliberations made
and the input made by the CGIAR Centers and national partners, feedback will be provided to CGIAR
who are already working on the next phase of CRP’s. The inputs from this meeting will be important
for a fully-fledged CRP proposal.
11.1 Critical Next Steps The participants were asked to identify the critical next steps to move the process. The key issues
identified included:
Implementation of the ideas identified and discussed during the workshop
Continued discussions in smaller groups and decide on important issues
Feedback on the high-level meetings to follow and decisions on Zambia Site Integration. Maintain
momentum and keep partners informed on the progress of the site integration process
Developing a communications strategy and embedding it into the Zambian-based CGIAR Centers’
work
Updates on the CRP proposal progress
CGIAR should start preparing their staff (mentally and emotionally) on the site integration program
Develop the plan for site Integration and get buy-in from stakeholders
Resource mobilization that will operationalize site integration
Follow site integration road map
Establish clear Terms of References (ToRs) for people that will be in charge of coordination
Partners to start engaging each other in current projects and start joint projects
Develop and produce proposal and plan with clear steps and timelines
Buy-in from regional/ country representatives/ headquarters
11.2 Other Areas for Integration
Zambia Bureau of Standards
Needs assessments
Research results dissemination
Postharvest research
Integrated research to be able to include expertise from a variety of organizations into projects
ICRAF
Joint proposal development, sharing information and joint seminars
Zambia Agriculture Research Institute
Communications
Needs assessments
Standardization of questionnaires for surveys and studies
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Postharvest research
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR)
Postharvest food and nutrition research
Nutrient database development on cereals, legumes, roots and tubers
Develop processing technologies
Develop food safety and quality management systems
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Research
Capacity building
World Vision
Research around food security and to assist in reaching out to clients/ farmers with products
and technologies for adoption.
11.3 Workshop Evaluation
The participants were requested to evaluate the workshop proceedings in terms of what they liked or
did not like.
11.3.1 What I Liked About the Workshop
The idea of making sure that research addresses real problems that can influence policy
Limited number of presentations and more participatory discussions. This made the process
highly interactive and all stakeholders were involved. All views were acknowledged
Good atmosphere, very open discussions
Honest feedback and interactions
Flexibility in approach and productivity
Duration of the workshop was adequate
Good facilitation and effective convener
Group discussions effective and provided a chance for all to participate
Time management was fair and flexible
Very detailed discussions
Critical stakeholders within Zambia’s agricultural development sector were represented at the
workshop. This was a new approach in conducting innovation in the presence of many
stakeholders
Adequate information was provided to all participants
Flexibility in time management
Openness in identifying issues that did not work well
Covered issues that will improve approaches toward client/ famer in addressing challenges faced
by farmers
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Good background information about CGIAR Centers and their mandates
11.3.2 What I did not like About the Workshop
Partly unstructured. No adequate structure to guide discussions – too open. Need to provide
more guidance for discussions
Beneficiaries (farmers’ representatives) excluded from the process
Some slides not readable and contained too much information. Need to streamline
presentations
Presentations not shared before the workshop
Documents supporting thoughts behind site integration needed to be widely shared
Groups were not well set. Mixture of professionals would have been good
Some participants not consistently available throughout the meeting
Use of acronyms and abbreviations needs to be minimized and where used, explanations are
required
Distance to and from meeting venue was far. In future, accommodation should be provided
12. Closing Remarks
Dr. Cosmos Magorokosho, CIMMYT senior maize breeder in southern Africa, expressed gratitude to
the host country (Zambia) for allowing the meeting to take place and the participation of the different
stakeholders. He also expressed gratitude for the valuable contributions which were a good starting
point for a long-term relationship toward integration. He shared his hope that the integration process
would be a success and provide an example and lessons for site integration projects elsewhere.
As a parting shot, he thanked the CGIAR Centers and national partners for a highly productive
workshop.
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Dr. Cosmos Magorokosho giving the workshop closing remarks
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13. Appendices
13.1 Workshop Agenda
CGIAR National Consultation Workshop for Zambia
9-10 February Lusaka, Zambia
Day Time Topic Responsible
Tuesday
08:00-
08:30
Welcome and Introduction Kennedy Lweya
08.30-
09.00
Objective of the meeting and CRPs Peter Setimela
09.00-
09.30
Official Opening By Permanent Secretary for
Agriculture (Zambia)
Mr. Moses Mwale
09.30-
10.00
Highlights of the National Agriculture Investment
Plan( NAIP)
Mr. Justin Chuunka
10.00-
10.30
Tea Break and Photos
10.30-
12.00
Stakeholder discussion in groups (Donors, Private
Sector, Government, NGOs)
What do people want to see from the
meeting?
What do partners want in terms of
partnerships with the CGIAR?
What has worked well in terms of
partnerships with the CGIAR and
Researchers previously?
What has not worked well with
partnerships with CGIAR and research?
Tendayi Maravanyika
12.00-
13.00
Feedback Tendayi Maravanyika
13.00-
14.00
Lunch
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14.00-
15.00
Presentation on highlights of CGIAR/CRPs work in
Zambia and integration needs. What are CRPs
doing? Where are they located? What are the
partnership needs? Are these areas of interest to
partners (are there better areas of focus)
Andy Ward
ICRAF, IITA, BIOVERSITY, CIMMYT, ILRI, CIFOR,
ICRISAT,WORLDFISH, HARVESTPLUS, IWMI
CENTRE REPS
15:00-
15:15
Tea Break
15.15-
17.00
Site Integration and project co-ordination: Short
presentation: Desired benefits of CGIAR/CRP's site
integration.
Peter Setimela
Example of partnerships that have worked well:
WorldFish/CFOR/ HarvestPlus integration in
Northern Province, Zambia, AAS partnerships in
the Barotse, Western Zambia
Gumbo/Eliab
Analysis of site integration and project co-
ordination: Stakeholder discussion in groups
Tendayi Maravanyika
What worked well?
Who was involved?
Who are the partners? (Donor, GOV, NGOS,
Private Sector)
How could current activities be better aligned?
How could stakeholder needs be better targeted?
Wednesday 08.00-
09.00
Recap: Highlights as a way to prioritize
09.00-
10.00
Presentations
10.00-
10.30
Tea Break
10.30-
11.00
CGIAR Theory of change- IDOs, sub IDOs Kennedy Lweya
11.00-
12.00
Drilling down into the issues identified by discussion
groups
Andy Ward
12.00-
12.50
Feedback: The way forward.
Commitments (organizations)
Communication platform
12:50-
13:00
Closing Remarks Ministry of Agriculture
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13.2 Workshop Participants
NAME ORGANIZATION JOB TITLE CONTACT
ADDRESS
CONTACT NO. MOBILE EMAIL
Mubanga Sharack
Chisenga
National Institute for
Scientific
&Institutional
Research (NSIR)
Research Scientist
- Food Sciences
KK International
Airport Road
260972045659 [email protected]
Bertha Lilian
Monthali
Integrating Gender &
Nutrition in Agric
Extension Ingenaes -
Feed the Future
Nutrition
Consultant
260975705379 260975705379 [email protected]
Chipili Lumpa
Mwaba
World Vision DME Officer 260252347 [email protected]
Ivor Mukuka Ministry of Agric –
ZARI
Chief Agriculture
Research Officer
Mt. Makulu
Research Station.
P Bag B7 Chilanga,
Zambia
260211278130 260977565490 [email protected]
Dominic Daka Kamano Seed Quality Manager P.O. Box 35330,
Lusaka, Zambia
260211286735 260978515090 [email protected]
BN Verma ZAMSEED Research &
Production
Director
P.O. Box 35441,
Lusaka, Zambia
260977774013 260977774013 [email protected]
Mwewa Kapalala
Mwindula
Share Africa Zambia Project Manager 260977377808 260977377808 [email protected]
Constant
Laubsher Viljoen
Klein Karoo Seed
Marketing
Region
Production Manager
27827708499 [email protected]
Harry W.
Ngoma
USAID Food Security
Specialist
Embassy of the
United States of
America Plot 694,
Stand 100 Ibex
Hill Road, Lusaka,
Zambia
260969341049 260977435274 [email protected]
Godfrey
Kundhlande
ICRAF Agricultural
Economist
13 Elm Road,
Woodlands,
Lusaka, Zambia
260973863275 260973863275 [email protected]
Kennedy B.
Lweya
CIMMYT Seed Business
Development
12.5Km Peg
Mazowe Road,
263 772469211-2 263771929199 [email protected]
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Specialist Mt. Pleasant,
Harare,
Zimbabwe
Mwansa Songe International
Livestock Research
Institute (ILRI)
Food Safety
Expert/Post
Doctoral Scientist
C/O Worldfish
Zambia, Box
51289, Lusaka,
Zambia
260211294075 260976775211 [email protected]
Andrew Ward Worldfish Senior Advisor Katima Mulilo
Road, Olympia,
Lusaka, Zambia
260964264179 260964264179 [email protected]
Tendayi
Maravanyika
Worldfish Scientist Katima Mulilo
Road, Olympia,
Lusaka, Zambia
260976273402 260976273402 [email protected]
Susan Mukosha Chipandwe
HarvestPlus Seed Systems Specialist
C/o Worldfish Stand #37417,
Katima, Mulilo
Road, Zambia
260211294075 260979408016 [email protected]
Samuel M.
Njoroge
ICRISAT Scientist -
Legumes and
Cereals
Pathologist
P.O Box 1096
Lilongwe, Malawi
265991554152 265991554152 [email protected]
Pheneas
Ntanuruhunga
IITA Scientist, Cassava
Breeding Program
P.O Box 310142,
Lusaka Zambia
26097235177 260971235177 [email protected]
Kaampwe M
Muzandu
University of Zambia Lecturer -
Pharmacology &
Toxicology
University of
Zambia,
Biometrical
Sciences Dept,
School of
Veterinary
Medicine, P.O
Box 32379,
Lusaka, Zambia
260976775215 260976775215 [email protected]
Nhamo Nhamo IITA Agronomist 32 Poplar Ave,
Avondale, Lusaka
260221840365 260975909375 [email protected]
Martin Chiona Zambia Agric
Research Institute
Principal
Researcher
P.O Box 710129,
Mansa, Zambia
260977125692 260977125692 [email protected]
Edgar Rupende Seed Co Ltd Technical
Director/Group
Head of
Production
Box 35310,
Lusaka, Zambia
260966416055 260966416055 [email protected]
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Nalukui N.
Sakala
Ministry of
Agriculture
Acting Principle
Food and
Nutrition Officer
Mulungushi House
HQ Lusaka,
Zambia
260977715252 260977715252 [email protected]
Eliab Simpungwe CIAT Country Manager Harvestplus P.O.
Box 51289,
Ridgeway, Lusaka,
Zambia
260211294065 260974214152 [email protected]
Nicholas Mwale NAIS - Ministry of
Agriculture
Journalist Box 50698,
Lusaka, Zambia
260977468366 260977468366 [email protected]
Verena Nowak Nutrition
Consultant
Johann Gouber
Promanade 6,
3433,Konigstetten
Austria
436603637989 436603637989 [email protected]
Vanessa W.
Kunda
National Agriculture
Information Services
(NAIS)
Journalist 255 Emmasdale
Off Vubu Road,
Zambia
260978118520 [email protected]
Jogoda L
Vukovic
National Agriculture
Information Services
(NAIS)
Journalist 5605 Lufubu
Road, Kalundu,
Zambia
260971860668 [email protected]
Johnson
Siamachira
CIMMYT Communications
Specialist
12.5 km peg
Mazowe Road, Mt
Pleasant, Harare,
Zimbabwe
263 772 469 211-2 263772142682 [email protected]
Thembinkosi
Nyathi
Communications 9 Watiling Street,
Mabelreign,
Harare
263772306084 263772306034 [email protected]
Grace Kakombo
Munthali
National Institute for
Scientific &Industrial
Research (NSIR)
Technical Officer P.O Box 310158,
Lusaka, Zambia
260 211281081/83 260977803504 [email protected]
Theodore
Knight Jones
ILRI Vet
Epidemiologist
C/O Worldfish,
Lusaka Zambia
260967977302 260967977302 [email protected]
Dingiswayo
Shawa
Zambia Bureau of
standards
Senior Standards
Officer
Lechwe House
Freedom way
Southeld Box
50259, Lusaka,
Zambia
260211227075 260978659021 [email protected]
Kwibisa Liywaki Smallholder
Agribusiness
Promotion Program
Program Manager P.O Box 51505,
Lusaka, Zambia
260211260174 260977406798 [email protected]
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Kabamba
Mwansa
Zambia Agric
Research Institute
Maize Breeder Box 54 Fringilla,
Chisamba, Zambai
2609667255959 2609667255959 [email protected]
Alice Mutiti
Mweeta
UNZA Lecturer Box 32379,
Lusaka Zambia
260971803918 260971803918 [email protected]
Dick Siame IFAD Country Program
Officer
260977452088 260977452088
Kennedy
Kanenga
Zambia Agric
Research Institute
Team Leader -
Legumes
Research
Box 54 Fringilla,
Chisamba, Zambi
260977371159 260977371159 [email protected]
Bupe Murenga Kabamba
Zambia Agric Research Institute
Statistician Box 54 Fringilla, Chisamba, Zambi
260950551458 260977597388 [email protected]
Felistus P.
Chipungu
International Potato
Centre
Project Leader P.O Box 511197,
Chipata, Zambia
260961096013 260961096013 [email protected]
Eddie K Khan Share Africa Zambia Director Box 33234,
Lusaka, Zambia
260977445403 260977445403 [email protected]
Peter Setimela CIMMYT Senior Seed
Systems Specialist
P.O Box MP 163,
Mt. Pleasant Hre,
Zimbabwe
263 772 469 211/9 [email protected]
Cosmos
Magorokosho
CIMMYT Senior Maize
Breeder
P.O Box MP 163,
Mt. Pleasant Hre,
Zimbabwe
263 772 469 211/9 [email protected]
Finibisa Liywaki Smallholder
Agribusiness
Promotion Program
Program Manager P.O. Box 51505,
Lusaka, Zambia
260211260174 260977406798
Richard Chanda Ministry of
Agriculture
Ag Principal
Seeds Officer
Box 350199
Chilanga, Zambia
260211278236 260978695332
Mercy Mic MCDSW 26097766092 [email protected]
Moses Mwale Zambia agric
Research Institute
Box 54 Fringilla,
Chisamba, Zambi
260966766395 260966766395 [email protected]
Justin Chuunka Ministry of
Agriculture
Box 350199
Chilanga, Zambia
260977788951 260977788951 [email protected]
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Southern Africa Regional Office
P.O. Box MP 163, Mt Pleasant, 12.5 km Peg, Mazowe Road
Harare, Zimbabwe. Tel: +263 772 469 211/2
Website: www.cimmyt.org