CGIAR Integrative Reports

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1984 CGIAR Integrative Report (Revised Version)
(Financial Report, 1984-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
The report prepared by the CGIAR Secretariat was presented and discussed at International Centers Week in November 1984. It was the last report with this title. The first CGIAR Annual Report (for 1984) with a more external orientation, was published in 1985. Internal substantive issues were henceforth handled ad hoc, while new systems were introduced for presenting and considering center programs and budgets.The first part of the report offered an overview of the CGIAR's evolution and current situation, particularly the financial stringency being experienced and the need to explore additional funding sources, or find a way to reduce requirements. The report then addressed three concerns often expressed by donors: the role of international research centers not associated with the CGIAR but competing with it for funds, nine of which were cited; the implications of the growth of restricted core funding at centers; and the use of World Bank funds as a residual to ensure that total funding tracked the priority decisions of the Group.Part II was devoted to the CGIAR's financial environment, including variations in the amounts received for the 1983, as compared with the budget approved in November 1982, and the components of the substantial shortfall. The report provided an estimate of funding for 1984, and discussed the operations of the stabilization mechanism. Part III summarized financial needs for 1985, as reflected in separate proposals submitted for each center. Part IV proposed a three year financial projection, based on estimates of likely contributions, as in the previous year.
1983 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1983-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
1983 Integrative Report by the CGIAR Secretariat presented at International Centers Week, October-November 1983. Part I was an essay on networking in the CGIAR. The multifaceted involvements of the centers were described against the background of the historical role of networks in the conduct of agricultural research. The report predicted that networks would become even more important in the future work of the centers, and suggested roles the centers might play to make networks more useful.Part II dealt with the financial environment. Actual contributions were falling below planning figures established by the Group and below estimates made just before the start of the budget year. Variation between the Secretariat's estimate made in November 1981 and actual 1982 funding reflected exchange losses, a net loss from differences between estimates and levels actually contributed by donors, net shift between core and special projects, and delays in expenditures of restricted core occurring in the current year. The report discussed the impact of uncertainty funds. Similar changes were on the centers, and problems arising from late commitments and late disbursements by donors. It analyzed the tendency for core contributions to be increasingly restricted, and the growth of special projects, as well as the impact of the transfer of a number of special project to core from 1983 onwards.In Part III, proposed 1984 funding was presented in the form of a bracket. Detailed comments by center were in other documents. The report referred to the stabilization mechanism, and to plans for a budget and accounting study. Under long term planning, in Part IV, the Secretariat recommended a three year projection of likely contributions, rather than a five year projection based on research requirements as in the past.Annexes: list of center and members of the CGIAR, table of donor contributions 1972-1983, and a bibliography.
1982 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1982-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
1982 integrative report prepared by the CGIAR Secretariat, as presented and discussed at CGIAR in November 1982. The first, or general, section reviewed the role of the CGIAR in plant germplasm conservation, against the history of the subject and current scientific practices. The report described the broad coordinating of the role of the IBPGR, and the germplasm preservation and related activities at the IARCs. The balance of the report was devoted to financial issues. Part II described an environment characterized by declining growth in contributions by existing donors, fewer new donors coming aboard, persistent inflation, and the impact of the strong US dollar on the value of contributions in other denominations. Special projects had grown at the expense of core, contributions generally were more restricted, and disbursements delayed. Requirements of the centers were not being met, with seriously damaging results. Part III set forth the financial needs of the centers in 1983. The System was shown to be well below its earlier indicative plans. This was true even at the top of the proposed bracket for 1983. A lower level, reflecting center and TAC priority judgements, was provided to take account of possible shortfalls in funding. Part IV proposed a revised indicative plan for the period to 1988, with details of the progressive scaling back that had taken place. Part V concluded with a call for increased donor support.
1981 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1981-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Eighth integrative report prepared by the CGIAR Secretariat. In order not to overlap with the second CGIAR System Review, the first portion of this report avoids CGIAR organizational issues, but is devoted instead to scientific developments offering challenges and opportunities. The subjects covered are: biological nitrogen fixation involving micro-organisms; beneficial root fungi known as mycorrhiza; tissue culture and genetic engineering; and the scientific problems of improving production on marginal lands. The discussion of financial needs for 1982 was heavily influenced by the steps being taken to deal with expected shortfall of $7 million below approved budgets for 1981. Levels proposed implied limited real growth largely at the newer centers, once inflation was met. Principal expanded activities are listed center by center. The report includes a five year indicative plan as proposed by the System Review. Annexes list the CGIAR centers and members, and contributions by donor to the CGIAR. Improved processes for preparing and reviewing center programs and budgets are described. There is a table on historical requirements and contributions, and a bibliography for the scientific discussion. Document presented and discussed at the CGIAR meeting in November 1981. The scientific issues were also discussed at TAC 26th Meeting in June 1981.
1980 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1980-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
With the impending CGIAR System Review in mind, the first section of the report discusses the role of the CGIAR in the overall context of research directed at improving agriculture in the developing countries. It provides an historical perspective on international agricultural research and then considers current interrelations among research systems. Under the latter heading are discussions of links with developing countries, regional organizations, and developed countries, and relationships with multilateral organizations.The general portion of the report concludes with a discussion of five aspects of future strategy: 1. problems of technology development for resource-poor farmers; 2. research priorities; 3. collaboration with national research programs; 4. regional organizations; and 5. basic research.The second element of the report, on financial needs, contains two parts. The first describes the process by which centers programs and budgets, are reviewed. Center requests would expand requirements for 1981 by 9% for real growth and 16% for inflation. The report proposes, and allocates by center, funding as decided at TAC 24 at a reduced net requirement of $146 million, implying 5% growth. The second part, on longer term financial planning follows a procedure agreed at the CGIAR meeting in 1979. It proposes a revised five year indicative plan providing growth limited in total to 3% per year from the 1981 level for the 13 existing centers collectively.Annexes are lists of the centers and members of the CGIAR, contributions of donors, a list of possible program additions if funds were to become available, and a program budget analysis for all centers combined. Document at the CGIAR meeting of September 1980.
1979 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1979-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
For its general theme, the report takes the contribution of the IARCs to technology development. It considers this topic under the headings of plant breeding, farming systems and socio-economic research, mechanization, and basic research and the generation of scientific knowledge. The report sought to convey the breadth and scope of the work rather than raise issues or make a critical appraisal. The financial section of the report noted that CGIAR expansion would continue in 1980 with the planned establishment of ISNAR and incorporation of IFPRI. Planned growth at the eleven existing centers, particularly for rice and livestock research, contributed to a 26 percent increase in core budget requests at a time of inflation in the host countries of several centers, and recession in donor countries. TAC proposed budget reductions combined with technical adjustments were sufficient to almost eliminate the consequent funding gap.Under the heading of longer term planning, the report proposed a five year financial plan for the doubling in current dollars of the funds available to the CGIAR centers. It also proposed initial steps toward a second system-wide review of the CGIAR. Attached tables list the centers and CGIAR members, donor contributions from 1972-1979, proposed budget reductions, center requests and budget recommendations for 1980, an illustrative five year projection of funding, and analysis of center expenditures.
1978 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1978-09-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Fifth integrative report prepared by the CGIAR Secretariat, which diverges from the format of the previous four. Apart from the budget material, it addresses a single major issue, the impact of international agricultural research, and the implications for CGIAR priorities. This material is based on a literature review by Grant M. Scobie. The financial section presents the needs of the CGIAR in 1979 and 1980, and analyzes significant trends, particularly the growth of off campus activities. The introduction of biennial funding and costs per senior staff member are also discussed. Tables list the centers and members of the CGIAR, and show CGIAR funding by donor, center program budget analysis, growth rates, and number of staff.
1977 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1977-07-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Fourth integrative report prepared by the CGIAR Secretariat. It covers the membership status, finances, and accomplishments of the Group for the past year. Center financial requirements and planned research and outreach activities for the coming year are summarized. Core research is broken down by type of activity, and figures for special projects given by center. Details of staffing plans and sources of growth of funding are described and analyzed. Financial prospects for 1978 and beyond are discussed, and illustrative tables provided. General issues discussed include: production needs and investment in research in less developed countries; the evolution, changing emphases, and growth and allocation of financial resources in the international agricultural research system; achievements, the spread of modern technologies and the factors that limit them. Under the heading of the future direction of the system, the report considers priorities in the allocation of resources; basic research; technology transfers; and IARC interactions with national agricultural research systems. Document presented and discussed at the CGIAR meeting, September 1977.
1976 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1976-07-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Third integrative report prepared by the CGIAR secretariat. It covers the membership status and finances of the Group for the past year, and lists accomplishments. Financial requirements of the centers for the coming year are summarized. as are planned research and outreach activities. Core research is broken down by type of activity. Figures are given by center for special projects. Details of staffing plans and sources of growth of funding are provided d analyzed. The report also discusses financial prospects for 1977 and beyond. There are illustrative tables.General issues addressed are: need for a review process for special projects; developing criteria for measuring the costs and benefits of agricultural research; exploring ways for centers and donors to make multiyear financial plans; donor restricted funding and its affect on the allocation of resources; working capital problems; and the role of CGIAR secretariat comments on center programs and budgets. Several of these issues were to be included in the CGIAR system review.Document presented and discussed at the CGIAR meeting in July 1976.
1975 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1975-07-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Second integrative report prepared by the CGIAR secretariat. It covers the membership status and finances of the Group for the past year, and lists accomplishments. Financial requirements of the centers for the coming year are summarized, as are planned research and outreach activities. Details of staffing plans and sources of funding are provided and analyzed. The report also discusses financial prospects for 1976 and beyond. There are illustrative tables.General issues addressed in this report are: the future growth of the system; rationing financial resources should that become necessary; dealing with unexpected increases in expenditure; forward financial planning; the growth of center outreach activity; and the process for CGIAR review of center programs and budgets.Document presented and discussed at International Centers Week July-August 1975.
1974 CGIAR Integrative Report
(Report, 1975-02-01) CGIAR Secretariat
This is a paper prepared pursuant to the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Review Procedures. It is a revision and expansion of a draft circulated in February 1974 and discussed at the CGIAR meetings of July-August and October 1974.The report reviews the evolution and accomplishments of CGIAR-supported research programs. It notes trends towards increased attention to the problems of the small farmer, breeding plants that are both productive and resistant to pests and diseases, and ensuring that research results are adopted and applied in the field. The report analyzes 1975 program and budget requests from the centers.Under the heading of General Issues, the report addresses: outreach programs, particularly the implications of special project funding; handling inflation; planning and financing capital expenditures; accounting for variations from planned expenditures; planning and fiscal management; and the use of reserve funds. It closes with a discussion of the outlook for system finance.Revisions were made in paragraphs dealing with center capital expenditures and working capital. The section on variations from planned expenditure was redrafted. Annex B on off campus programs of the IARCs was added. Information on the financial requirements of the IARCs and the availability of funds was updated to October 15, 1974.
1974 CGIAR Draft Integrative Report
(Financial Report, 1974-07-01) CGIAR Secretariat
Report written pursuant to the recommendations of the CGIAR Subcommittee on Center Review Procedures for a single, integrated, analytical paper on financial requirements and availabilities for proposed and ongoing programs, and program and administrative issues. The report was intended for presentation and discussion annually at the CGIAR centers week meeting.The draft report reviews the evolution and accomplishments of CGIAR-supported research programs. It notes trends towards increased attention to the problems of the small farmer, breeding plants that are both productive and resistant to pests and diseases, and ensuring that research results are adopted and applied in the field. The report analyzes 1975 program and budget requests from the centers.Under the heading of General Issues, the report addresses: outreach programs, particularly the implications of special project funding; handling inflation; planning and financing capital expenditures; accounting for variations from planned expenditures; planning and fiscal management; and the use of reserve funds. It closes with a discussion of the outlook for system finance. This document was discussed at the CGIAR meetings in July-August, and October 1974. A revised version was circulated in February 1975.

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