The Regional Plan for Collective

Action in Eastern & Southern

Africa

ESA Map

Ravi Prabhu

To foster the emergence of a coordinated,

cohesive program of agricultural research that

produces clear economies of scale and scope at

low transaction costs,

in order to successfully address regional

priorities.

These priorities range from complex problems of

stagnant or falling agricultural productivity, poverty to

impacts of climate variation.

Goal

Complex problems require a systemic

approach and collective action –

if many ‘mini green revolutions’ are to result

Three main outcomes drive the plan:

1. A clearer picture of the research in the region

2. A program of work that adds value and

addresses both regional & system priorities

3. A results oriented culture that is based on shared

knowledge, information and action

Regional Plan for

ESA

ESA Map

Who is doing what, where and with whom?

Responds to widespread demands for transparency, accountability

Basis for collaboration, economies of scope and scale

Supports CGIAR priorities & African development agenda

Collaboration between Regional Plan and ICT-KM Program

Uses CG Map design structure and the power of Google

http://ictkm.cgiar.org/cgmapTemplate/ESA_map.html

What’s next?

Link to outputs

Include bio information

Improve searchability

Improve spatial representation

Catalyse emergence of a dispersed,

linked information system on the

same platform (e.g. IFAD Africa)

Happy to have your ideas!!

Thank you for your attention!