Resilient Agrifood Systems Science Group Overview 

Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAFS) supports small-scale producers impacted by climate change, enhancing their capacity for sustainable and innovative practices. RAFS aims to meet 2030 CGIAR targets, reduce agriculture’s environmental impact, and integrate insights from Genetic Innovation (GI) and Systems Transformation (ST). Research areas include crop-based systems, livestock-based systems, aquatic food systems, and biodiverse agroecosystems. 

Meet the Evaluation Team

Get to know the experts behind our evaluations.


Natascia Palmieri

Evaluation Team Leader, Independent Evaluator, social anthropologist with 21 years of experience in the field of development cooperation, Italy.

 

 


Ben Bennett

Subject Matter Expert, Professor, International Trade and Food Economics and Deputy Director of the Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, UK.

 

 


Kafayat Fakoya

Subject Matter Expert, Fisheries experts, interdisciplinary researcher, Lagos State University, Nigeria.

 

 


Craig Meisner

Subject Matter Expert, Agronomist with 34 years of experience; extensive experience with CGIAR centers, USA.

 

 


Marta Maria Molinari

Evaluation Analyst, Research Analyst Consultant, IAES, CGIAR, Italy.

 

 

 

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Our evaluations are an ongoing learning process, with the final report set to be released at the end of 2024. Stay updated and be part of the journey by signing up to our newsletter or reaching out at iaes@cgiar.org.