As a product of the 2011 G20 Conference on Agricultural Research for Development, this brief provides concrete recommendations on how to maintain the strong momentum for AR4D that was created in Montpellier.

//  G20 Conference on Agricultural Research for Development

Agricultural research for development (AR4D) is increasingly gaining attention internationally. Under the French Presidency of the G20 in 2011, the G20 Conference on AR4D was held in Montpellier in September. This unique event brought together policymakers and practitioners to discuss and build consensus on AR4D and promote scientific partnerships for food security.

//  Policy Brief No. 7 and GCARD

The brief also presents opportunities to further strengthen scientific partnerships and bridge the work in these global fora with the second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) taking place in Uruguay in October 2012.

//  Download Platform policy brief no. 7