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Challenge Programmes- The Process. High Value Crops – Fruits and Vegetables Pre-proposal Development Workshop ICRAF, Nairobi, 7-8 June 2007. Background.
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Challenge Programmes- The Process High Value Crops – Fruits and Vegetables Pre-proposal Development Workshop ICRAF, Nairobi, 7-8 June 2007
Background • Challenge Programs (CPs) are time-bound, independently-governed programs of high-impact research that target CGIAR research goals and priorities and require partnerships with a wide range of organizations. • First Cycle CPs commissioned in 2003/04 • Water and Food (W&F); • HarvestPlus (HP+); • Generation (GCP). • Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Program (SSA CP)
2nd Cycle Challenge Programs • The CGIAR SC made a call for ideas for 2nd cycle Challenge Programs in Nov 2006 • Address an issue of overwhelming significance. • Research challenge to unlock barriers to development • Five phase implementation plan
Phases of CP Development Process Phase 1: Idea Generation • Idea Generation is through an open book progress, with free competition among all stakeholders. The output would be a short (two-four pages) description of the concept for a Challenge Program. Phase 2: Development of Pre-proposals • Development of pre-proposals would be de-linked from idea generation, in that, once the CP theme is identified, pre-proposal development would be an open, competitive process. Phase 3: Development of Full Proposals • On decision by the Executive Council, the Science Council would ask the parties involved for the further development of the pre-proposals into a full research program proposal (30-50 pages in length up to US$200,000). Phase IV: Program Implementation Phase V: Program Evaluation
CGIAR Alliance of Centres • Alliance of 15 Centres • Coordinated approach among CGIAR Alliance of Centres for development of CPs. • 2 centres selected to drive process for each CP • Bioversity International and AVRDC identified as Focal Points on the HVC-FV
Ideas and Winners • 41 Ideas generated in total • 5 selected by Science Council and submitted to ExCo • 3 selected by ExCo for pre-proposal development • High Value Crops- Fruits and Vegetables • Oasis: Combating desertification • Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Phase II Criteria: The CP • Time bound and clearly defined in terms of research outputs as well as the • Potential impacts on CG clients; • Clearly defined mechanisms for the delivery and dissemination of research outputs; • Based on science that is both excellent and relevant, often requiring logical integration of multiple disciplines to address issues of great complexity; • Partnerships: Involves both CGIAR centers and their partners, and is based on the core competence and comparative advantage of collaborating partners;
The SC criteria for assessment of pre-proposals: • Quality of Science: • Clear definition of research objectives • Appropriateness and scientific rigor of research methodology/approach • Clearly defined research outputs • Stakeholder Involvement and CGIAR Partnerships: • Kinds and number of collaborative arrangements among Centers and with partner organisations (NARS, NGOs, CSOs, ARIs, private sector, development institutions) • Partners involvement and participation in problem identification, research planning and implementation is clear • Coordination mechanisms are appropriate and likely to capture greater synergies and cost effectiveness
The SC criteria for assessment of pre-proposals: • Relevance to MDGs in general and specifically to CGIAR Goals and Impact • Alignment with CGIAR System Priority • Clearly defined mechanisms for coordination, delivery and dissemination of research outputs • Strongly international public goods-oriented • Evidence of Financial and Resource Support: • Evidence of donor interest and commitment • Potential for attracting new funding
Our Challenge: • Produce a Winning Pre-proposal!!! • Clear problem statement • Definition of boundaries and elements • The research questions, “science” elements • Mechanisms and methodologies • Impact expected and pathways • Stakeholder involvement, Partnerships and Synergies • Funding options and opportunities • Timeline: Pre-proposals to be submitted to the Science Council by September 8, 2007.