Taking technological innovations to scale can only be achieved through cooperation and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and actors. Effective and complementary partnerships, however, are much more than a numbers game; we believe that the most effective partnerships and capacity strengthening efforts are those that target a clear research-for-development agenda. ICARDA will grow its partnership base to further include more ARIs, non-traditional partners, private-sector partners, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, financial institutions, and key change agents, seeking greater engagement especially with ARIs and public–private partnerships. The Center will sharpen its focus on South–South cooperation, already successfully developed through a number of initiatives. Key to the success of scaling is the need to ensure that the research we undertake and the knowledge we generate is demand-driven and relevant and addresses the challenges of smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth.
ICARDA Strategic Plan 2017 - 2026: https://dx.doi.org/20.500.11766/8237