Forum for the Americas on Agricultural

Research and Technology Development

FORAGRO III FORAGRO III –– Brasília Brasília DeclarationDeclaration

FORAGRO FORAGRO MidTerm PlanMidTerm Plan

FORAGRO FORAGRO Biennial WorkplanBiennial Workplan

CGIAR

CATIE CARDI

SICTA

PROCISUR PROCICARIBE

PROCIANDINO

PROCITROPICOS

PROMECAFE

REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SYSTEM

GFAR

PROCINORTE

Source: IICA AREA II. 2001

NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, NARS

NARIs, UNIVERSITIES, PRIVATE SECTOR, NGOs, FOOD INDUSTRY. 10 000 RESEARCHERS; 43 000 EXTENSION WORKERS,

INVESTMENT IN RESEARCH $700 TO 1000 MILLIONS PER YEAR .

• FAO NETWORKS

• INT. CENTER

NETWORKS

SYSTEM

FORAGROFONTAGROIICA

•MUSALAC

•REDCAHOR

•REMERFI

IFPRI

IPGRICIMMYT

ISNAR

CIP

CIAT

R&D SYSTEMS IN OTHER CONTINENTS: EU, ASIA, AFRICA, OCEANIA

Forum for the Americas on Agricultural Forum for the Americas on Agricultural

Research and Technology DevelopmentResearch and Technology Development

FORAGROFORAGRO

Third International Meeting

Brasilia, April 23 – 27, 2002

Agriculture and Technology Development:

Toward the Integration of the Americas

Declaration of Brasilia 2002Declaration of Brasilia 2002

The process of hemispheric integration requires

the promotion of the development of a regional

agenda for technology innovation founded on

alliances among the countries of the Americas.

Purposes of FORAGRO:

� To shift agriculture towards an agribusiness system.

� To balance agricultural development with the conservation of

natural resources and environmental development.

� To promote the combined use of new and conventional

technologies.

� To promote increased production and productivity and improved

quality.

� To contribute to the alleviation of poverty by generating

production alternatives based on viable and compatible

technologies.

Declaration of Brasilia 2002

• Dynamical management for the identification and periodical update of research priorities.

• To ensure that agricultural technology innovation is placed high in the agendas of policy makers in the countries.

• To optimize and consolidate agricultural technology systems in the Americas.

• To draw attention to the need for higher investment in science and technology.

• From the perspective of small scale farmers, to promote technological development and the modernization of education, respecting traditional practices.

• To ensure that science and technology figure more prominently on the economic integration agenda, strengthening cooperation between research and development institutions and programs.

Declaration of Brasilia 2002: Intentions

The most relevant research topics for hemispheric cooperation:

1. Natural Resources:

• Water resources

• Genetic resources

• Sustainable management of natural resources

• Technologies using agroecological principles

2. Promotion and development of agribusiness

3. Information and knowledge-sharing systems

4. Climate Change

5. Clean production

6. Incorporation of small-scale agriculture into agrifood chains

7. New agricultural technologies (biotechnology and precision agriculture)

TRANSFORMING INTENTIONS AND PRIORITY TOPICSTO ACTIONS REQUIRES:

• Consolidation of FORAGRO: Intensify regional and global insertion, with the Executive Committee and the Technical Secretariat playing a more active role.

• Strengthen regional mechanisms - PROCIs: Recognize their importance and adapt them to the new demands, to enhance regional cooperation.

• Promote and strengthen funding mechanisms: the case of FONTAGRO for regional research.

• Develop strategic alliances with regional and international centers:CATIE, CARDI, CGIAR centers, among others.

• Political Lobbying: present at the IABA and other hemispheric fora, in compliance with the Quebec Summit, the declaration of FORAGRO.

• Actions: Develop a new Medium Term Plan; mobilize FORAGRO stakeholders and external resources to carry out Biannual Plans.

TASKS IN THE SHORT TERM

�Diffusion of the Declaration at National and Regional levels

�Distribution of Proceedings of FORAGRO III

�Follow up Executive Committee agreements and the Declaration

• PREPARE THE MEDIUM TERM AND ACTION PLANS

• Program formulation and implementation

• INFOTEC: Information System

• Alliance with PARLATINO

• Strategic Presence at:

- IICA Executive Committee

- CGIAR Executive Council

- GFAR Steering Committee

�Project development and implementation

Strategic Presence in the Short TermStrategic Presence in the Short Term

� FONTAGRO Directive Council

� Directive Commissions of PROCIs

� FORAGRO Executive Committee

� IICA Executive Committee

� CGIAR AGM, Philippines

� GFAR Steering Committee Philippines

FORAGRO MID TERM PLANFORAGRO MID TERM PLAN

Action Lines ProposedAction Lines Proposed for 2003for 2003--20062006

A. Institutional Strengthening

• Hemispheric Dialogue

• Support to a Regional Research Agenda• Exchange of Experiences

• Prospective Studies

• Improvement of the Information System• Presence in Technical and Political Fora

• Training• Knowledgement and Society

• Consolidation of structure and support to NARS

FORAGRO MID TERM PLANFORAGRO MID TERM PLANAction Lines ProposedAction Lines Proposed for 2003for 2003--20062006

B. R&D Regional Agenda

1. Natural Resources:

• Water resources

• Genetic resources

• Sustainable management of natural resources

• Technologies using agroecological principles

2. Promotion and development of agribusiness

3. Information and knowledge-sharing systems

4. Climate Change

5. Clean production

6. Incorporation of small-scale agriculture into agrifood chains

7. New agricultural technologies (biotechnology and precision agriculture)

FORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLANFORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLAN20032003--20042004

Institutional Strengthening

• S&T Information System (INFOTEC)

• FORAGRO 2004, Panama City

• Institutional R&D Management

• Representation in Regional/Global Fora/

Meetings

• Diagnosis and future actions for the Regional

R&D System

FORAGRO BIANNUAL WORKPLANFORAGRO BIANNUAL WORKPLAN20032003--20042004

R&D Regional Agenda• Genetic Resources

• Development and use of new technologies

• Sustainable Natural Resources Management

• Promotion and Development of Agribusiness

For Each:1. Appraisal and institutional mapping

2. Establishment of Working Group or Network

3. Formulation of program or project

4. Definition of responsibilities and fund-raising strategy

FORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLANFORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLAN20032003--20042004

Strengthening of Technical Secretariat /

Creation of the Technical Advisory Group

• Secondment of Associate Professionals

• External Funds

• Organization of Technical Advisory Group

• Funding Strategy

FORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLANFORAGRO BIANNUAL WORK PLAN20032003--20042004

Activities Resources (US$)

Coordination Activities 20,000

Meetings Executive Council 20,000Hemispheric Dialogue (FORAGRO IV) 100,000

Political Presence 6,000Agenda, Technical Priority Areas 25,000

Information and Documentation 30,000

TOTAL 171,000

BUDGETBUDGET