An honour for Concern
I have been elected to an international board aimed at increasing the impact of agricultural research in developing countries. This is an honour for Concern and a reflection of the international recognition of the part played by Ireland in fighting world poverty.
Nutrition and health
CGIAR employs more than 8,000 scientists and support staff in over 100 countries. It is involved in cutting-edge research aimed at increasing agricultural growth, improving human nutrition and health, and better management of natural resources.
The board is chaired by leading Uruguayan diplomat and economist, Carlos Perez del Castillo.
Improving effectiveness
Irish Aid, the Irish government’s international aid programme, has strongly supported the work of CGIAR over the past decade. Concern cooperates with a number of the CGIAR centres to improve the effectiveness of our own programmes. On being elected to the board, I hope to bring this experience to the wider CGIAR research programme.
Comments
Tom, Congrats on your appointment to the board of CGIAR. Well deserved.Keep up the good work.Paddy JudgeDun Laoghaire
Congratulations indeed Tom, it is great to see NGO representation on the board of what will be a 'new look' CG system and one which will hopefully bring a renewed commitment and vision to the world's poor in the area of agriculture, food and nutrition.
Thank you , all humanitarian people for you're efforts in the developing countries I really appreciate it , if you allow me I would like to work with you in the future in eradicating poverty in the world poorest country , as mine , Ethiopia since I originally from there I think I will be a good use to you purpose
Hello Zegeye,
You can find out about working for Concern here.
Good luck!
Alan
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