Andre Zandstra

Partnerships for a food-secure future: #AgDev #Research #Development #Comms #Partnerships: Global Director, Innovative Finance & Resource Mobilization @CGIAR.

[Claudia Sadoff @ClaudiaSadoff]

Delighted that US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack @SecVilsack could join our event at the #COP27 #FoodAgPavilion, and to speak with him about how @CGIAR is reforming to deliver better for smallholder farmers.

@USDA #OneCGIAR

[Claudia Sadoff @ClaudiaSadoff]

At the opening ceremony of the #FoodAgPavilion, co-hosted by @CGIAR @FAO and @RockefellerFdn, @rajshah spoke of how we need CGIAR science and innovation now more than ever.

#OneCGIAR

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

a pleasure to participate in this important @CGIAR planning event for regional #food security research in ASEAN @ASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @SenatorWong @AusAmbEnviro @irri @Nafeesmeah @APAARI

[Claudia Sadoff @ClaudiaSadoff]

It is a privilege to lead this extraordinary organization and to work alongside so many incredible colleagues worldwide.

@CGIAR has such a fundamental mission. I look forward to continuing work towards transforming food, land and water systems: https://t.co/wZd7C260re

#OneCGIAR

[Bram Govaerts CIMMYT @bramaccimmyt]

#Read this recap about a recent visit that @ClaudiaSadoff, Managing Dir., Res Delivery & Impact, & Convener, @CGIAR; & @JoaquinJoaquinL, Regional Director, LatAm, @CGIAR made to @CIMMYT to witness how much we’re contributing to the #OneCGIAR 2030 Strategy. https://t.co/TtEhImVAiD

[Ana M. Loboguerrero @amloboguerrero]

Exciting discussions today in the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists in Bali where I had the opportunity to present @CGIAR 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy to address climate challenges @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CGIARAfrica @CGIARclimate

[Andre Zandstra @andrezed]

Holistic #systems approach to complex #foodcrisis will deliver results for people and planet. #OneCGIAR @CGIAR https://t.co/whuETdRSG8

[Claudia Sadoff @ClaudiaSadoff]

New op-ed by Ban Ki-moon highlights the importance of increasing agricultural research and development funding for smallholder farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change.

#OneCGIAR @CGIAR @bankimooncentre

[Neil Watkins @neilwatkins05]

Here's the thing. Unless we increase investment in long term resilience and support African and South Asian govts to invest in their own agriculture sectors and become less susceptible to external shocks be they war or climate, this trend will continue. https://t.co/wQ9TFxDTDZ

[Ban Ki-moon Foundation @bankimoon_org]

High-level consultations in Abidjan 🇨🇮 recognized @CGIAR's strong role in advancing Africa’s agricultural research & innovation agenda.👏

Looking forward to #OneCGIAR creating more impact for #smallholderfarmers to transform our food systems.🌱

Read: https://t.co/3KW5upCn7O

[Joaquin Lozano @JoaquinJoaquinL]

Opening up new avenues of collaboration between One CGIAR and UN ECLAC-CEPAL to position the LAC region as a strengthened global key player in the agri-food systems.
@cgiar ⁦@eclac_un⁩ https://t.co/7z5Wpyzw3g

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

“One @CGIAR can only be a success if it is a success for Africa,” said @ClaudiaSadoff at CGIAR’s recent high-level consultations in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 👉 https://t.co/CbwCEXFEkJ

#OneCGIAR @FARAinfo @AfDB_Group @_AfricanUnion @AGRAAlliance

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

"Africa greatly values @CGIAR – that is an unequivocal position that we hold," said @Akinbamijo1, @FARAinfo, at CGIAR's recent high-level consultations in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 👉 https://t.co/XL0q8V3PP3
#OneCGIAR

[Andre Zandstra @andrezed]

“The work of the CGIAR Centers in Africa is critical for achieving food security on the continent,” said @akin_adesina, @AfDB_Group at @CGIAR's recent high-level consultations in Côte d’Ivoire

READ MORE👉 https://t.co/D33NZAD9qq

#OneCGIAR

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB group president was quoted to have said: “Food aid cannot feed Africa. Africa does not need bowls in hand. Africa needs seeds in the ground, and mechanical harvesters to harvest bountiful food produced locally"
Read here: https://t.co/foYCrKaRg6

[Beth Dunford @beth_dunford]

The Board of the @AfDB_Group approved our $1.5 bln African Emergency Food Production Facility. It aims to boost #Africa's production of wheat and other staples, as well as increase access to affordable fertilizer and build long-term food system resilience.
https://t.co/fvbrZtu0X3

[Neil Watkins @neilwatkins05]

via @NYTimes: This piece outlines the terrible storm of higher food prices, growing debts for Low&Middle income countries and underscores the truly urgent need for meaningful G7/20 commitments on food security, SDR re-allocation, debt relief and more ASAP https://t.co/dm4UxEoy8A

[Kwesi Atta-Krah @KwesiAttaKrah]

The High-Level Consultation on Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Research and and Innovation in the context of ⁦@CGIAR⁩ One CGIAR. We had a very successful day yesterday and following up today with the ministerial session with key note by AFDB President, Dr Akin Adesina.

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

Transforming Africa’s #foodsystems can only be achieved as a joint effort, writes @Akinbamijo1 and @ClaudiaSadoff 🤝

Read their recent op-ed to discover our ongoing work in Africa: https://t.co/kfCkmrpZVs

#OneCGIAR @FARAinfo

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

Together with @CGIAR , we are unwavering in our pursuit of a united and successful way forward for Africa.
Without a thriving Africa, #OneCGIAR cannot be a success.
Here’s how we are increasing its engagement in Africa for the benefit of all: https://t.co/FcbGdMY8Ho