In this kickoff blog, our director Allison Grove Smith discusses @IAES_CGIAR's role providing advice and evaluative evidence amidst the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
Read more: https://t.co/ZEKWnVfXJt
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💻As #AI becomes increasingly embedded in research, how are @isdc_cgiar actually using it and what are their concerns?
This video brings together insights from ISDC members on how AI is already shaping their daily work.
https://t.co/9fsj26q4AZ
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For #InnovationDay, The @isdc_cgiar-supported Agricultural Systems special issue advances evidence and dialogue on what it takes to enable inclusive innovation in practice.
📖 Explore the special issue: https://t.co/fSqyK0o98x
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What are farmers actually growing?
It's a surprisingly hard question to answer. For @CGIAR, which heavily invests in improved varieties, this question is crucial.
So the @cgiarspia team turned to the rice itself.
READ MORE: https://t.co/KUh2HvPRZ6
As Dr. Nompumelelo Obokoh concludes her tenure at CGIAR Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC), we celebrate the leadership and impact she has brought to our team.
Read the full blog: https://t.co/qzPzSrZMVK
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Bringing together diverse expertise from around the world, @isdc_cgiar members provide independent scientific advice to @CGIAR, helping shape research that drives sustainable and inclusive development.
Learn more about each member: https://t.co/cGhAO76Mv4
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Each year, #WorldHealthDay serves as an important reminder of the deep connections between human, animal, and environmental health.
Through @cgiarspia's impact assessment of @CGIAR innovations, we are made aware of these synergies.
➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/t5JViMbfHq
While collecting data for our Vietnam Country Study, @cgiarspia found that simple self-reporting questions produced a number of validity issues in survey responses.
SPIA will discuss some of these challenges in an upcoming webinar.
Register here: https://t.co/BO3jPL3p60
💧For #WorldWaterDay, @isdc_cgiar highlights the importance of water for the future of agrifood systems in our Megatrends Report.
📊 Learn more: https://t.co/vPgP8cu51D
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🌍 When agricultural innovations scale, who actually benefits?
@cgiarspia continues to collect rigorous evidence to ensure women aren't quietly written out of agricultural progress.
📊 Learn more: https://t.co/B1eh9UVXSZ
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✨ @isdc_cgiar Highlights: Guided by ISDC Terms of Reference, the Council has focused on initiatives that respond to @CGIAR needs.
• QoR4D: https://t.co/K0v9TQr7sq
• Comparative Advantage: https://t.co/6BAL6RsywF
• Megatrends Report: https://t.co/vPgP8cu51D
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Transparent ROI data like this truly guides smarter farming choices. It reminds me how honest metrics shape sustainable water use and innovation in tough climates.
Ever wondered how @CGIAR receives independent science advice?
Learn about it with @isdc_cgiar 101, where you'll explore:
✅ What ISDC is
✅ Its mandate and role within CGIAR
✅ Highlights from past work
Start learning 👉 https://t.co/mKCv3K2iRN
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What does Innovative Finance mean for @CGIAR?
A new blog by @IAES_CGIAR Evaluation Function of explores how CGIAR is harnessing #innovativefinance to leverage and deliver research through new investment and funding models.
READ: https://t.co/shKBsJHnMc
When @cgiarspia presented our estimate that @CGIAR investment in drought-tolerant maize in Ethiopia generated returns between $4.30-$7.60/dollar spent, this raised an obvious question:
"Which is it? Those are different numbers."
Read the blog: https://t.co/CioPY3anVO
2025 was a pivotal year for us at @IAES_CGIAR.
In our Annual Snapshot, we highlight our key achievements for the past year and how they set the stage for our transformative work in 2026.
Learn more: https://t.co/kxMRpu0kty
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🚨 NEW PUBLICATION:
The CGIAR Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC) has launched a new Brief Primer on Tools to Prioritize a Research and Innovation Portfolio, designed to support @CGIAR.
👀Read the full document: https://t.co/psQaBuYnyG
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