Virtual launch of SPIA Country Study reports
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm CET
Location: Virtual, via Webex - Internal
SPIA has been working to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection related to the adoption of CGIAR innovations. This involved integrating new data collection protocols into large-scale surveys regularly implemented by national systems, in order to produce rigorous evidence of CGIAR’s reach. Phase 1 involved four countries: Ethiopia, Uganda, Vietnam and Bangladesh, and concluded in December 2024.
In addition to a summary of the findings from Phase 1, SPIA will present cross-country comparisons on estimated reach of top-ranking CGIAR-related innovations; notable surprises, both positive and negative; and discuss evidence about scaling mechanisms and enabling and disabling environments that affect the adoption of CGIAR innovations.
Success stories from these country studies will be grounded in rigorous evidence and allow for emerging reflections on explanations for the observed patterns. After an overview of findings from these four country studies, we will present greater detail related to emerging themes.
We will then engage a virtual panel in a discussion of these findings and implications for CGIAR work and priorities going forward. After a brief round of responses to questions collected during the webinar, we will conclude with final reflections from EMD Ismahane Elouafi.
Schedule
Welcome
Ruben Echeverria, on behalf of SIMEC
Opening Remarks
Travis Lybbert, UC Davis and SPIA Chair
Overview
Findings from four country studies, in-country launch events, and future work - James Stevenson, Senior Researcher SPIA
Emerging Themes
i)Stress-tolerant varieties - Travis Lybbert
ii) Natural Resource Management (NRM) practices - Sujata Visaria
iii) Agricultural innovation in the context of economic transformation - James Stevenson
Virtual Panel
Sandra Milach, Ruben Echavarria and Simeon Ehui
Moderated general discussion
Speakers
Ismahane Elouafi
Executive Managing Director, CGIAR
Simeon Ehui
Director General, IITA, and Regional Director, Continental Africa, CGIAR
Sujata Visaria
Reader, City St. George's, University of London and SPIA Panel Member
Sandra Milach
CGIAR Chief Scientist
Ruben Echavarria
Gates Foundation and SIMEC member
Travis Lybbert
University of California Davis and SPIA Chair
James Stevenson
Senior Researcher, SPIA
