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Posted on Jan 26, 2026
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Tools to Support Consistent, Transparent, and Future-ready CGIAR Prioritization Decisions

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Posted on Jan 08, 2024
News

New Megatrend Insights for the Research Portfolio

Examining the effect of recent global shocks is timely as CGIAR prepares its 2025-2027 research and innovation portfolio.

Science ISDC
Posted on Jan 05, 2024
News

New Perspective in Nature Sustainable Agriculture: Evolution of the One CGIAR’s research and innovation portfolio to 2030

Science ISDC
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
Blog

Reconnecting with CGIAR Scientists in Rabat, Morocco at ICARDA

Written by
  • Amy R. Beaudreault

    Lead, ISDC Secretariat
Science ISDC
Posted on Sep 04, 2023
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Vacancy announcements

Vacancy announcement: Temporary Officer, ISDC (Part-Time 50%)

We’re seeking a Temporary Officer (part-time, 50%) to support the technical and operational needs of the ISDC Secretariat.

Science ISDC
Posted on Aug 07, 2023
Vacancy announcements

Vacancy: Senior Manager, Operations & Events, IAES & ISDC Secretariat, CGIAR

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Operations & Events to support IAES (30%) and ISDC (70%).

Science ISDC
Posted on Jul 12, 2023
Blog

Why Coherence and Cohesion Matter for the CGIAR Research Portfolio

Coherence and cohesion are essential qualities of any effective research portfolio.

Written by
  • Holger Meinke

    ISDC Chair 2019-2025
Science ISDC
Posted on Jul 04, 2023
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Comparative Advantage Practical Application for CGIAR

The Independent Science for Development (ISDC) has released its third and final episode in a series on comparative advantage.

Science ISDC
Posted on Jun 20, 2023
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Hacia Potenciar la Calidad de la Investigación en el CGIAR con el Uso de un Marco de Referencia

A medida que el CGIAR avanza hacia el desarrollo de su portafolio de investigación por el periodo 2025-27, es importante destacar la QoR4D.

Written by
  • Magali Garcia

    ISDC Member
  • Pierre Boulanger

    Former Advisor, ISDC Secretariat
Science ISDC
Posted on Jun 08, 2023
News

Comparative Advantage Theoretical Basis for Beginners

In the episode, we explore how comparative advantage maximizes gains between organizations for better results while also providing an illustrative

Science ISDC
Posted on May 09, 2023
News

Needs and Benefits of Comparative Advantage Concept

In today's increasingly interconnected and complex global economy, understanding the concept of comparative advantage (CA) is crucial as organizations

Science ISDC
Posted on Mar 20, 2023
News

Discover an Original Video and Podcast Series on Comparative Advantage as it Applies to CGIAR

Comparative Advantage is starring an original video and podcast series with former ISDC member Prof Chris Barrett and Prof Joshua Graff Zivin.

Science ISDC
Posted on Feb 23, 2023
Blog

Call for Manuscript Proposals for Agricultural Systems

This call for manuscripts intends to attract proposals from a diverse range of researchers in innovation.

Written by
  • Amy R. Beaudreault

    Lead, ISDC Secretariat
  • Holger Meinke

    ISDC Chair 2019-2025
  • Md. Mofakkarul Islam

    
SENIOR FELLOW OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES (FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY), UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
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