Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
GFAR is a multi stakeholder-led initiative that serves as a neutral
forum for dialogue and action on strategic issues in agricultural
research for development (ARD). It facilitates and promotes
cost-effective partnerships and strategic alliances among ARD
stakeholders in their efforts to alleviate poverty, increase food
security and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
GFAR
is comprised of the following group of stakeholders: the National
Agricultural Research Systems from the south (Southern NARS) through
their regional fora, National Agricultural Research Systems from the
north (Northern NARS), the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) and Non-CGIAR International
Agricultural Research Centres (IARCs), Farmers' Organizations (FOs),
Non Governmental Organizations( NGOs), the Private Sector (PS), Donors
and Development Agencies.
To find out more about GFAR, please visit their website here:
http://www.egfar.org/egfar/