The Program on Participatory Research and Gender Analysis develops and promotes methods and organizational approaches for gender-sensitive participatory research on plant breeding and on management of crops and natural resources.
Written by Administrator Monday, 02 August 2010 14:43

Demand Analysis Report: Gender-Responsive Participatory Research
Authors: Alvarez, S.; Staiger-Rivas, S.; Tehelen, K.; Garcia, C. X.; Manners, G.; Biermayr-Jenzano, P.
Publisher: CIAT - Working Document No. 215
Year: 2010

A Global Strategy and Action Plan for Gender-Responsive Participatory Research in International and Agricultural Research
Authors: Fernandez, M.; Manners, G.; Biermayr-Jenzano, P.; Garcia, C. X.
Publisher: CIAT - Working Document No. 216
Year: 2010
![]() | New Directions in Participatory Plant Breeding for Eco-Efficient Agriculture CIAT Brief No. 3 |
![]() | Participatory Research and Gender Analysis, 1997–2009: The Work and Impact of a Systemwide Program CIAT Brief No. 4 |
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 01 June 2010 11:59
The PRGA Program is organizing an Action Workshop entitled: "Repositioning Gender-Responsive Participatory Research in Times of Change" between June 16-18, 2010 in Cali, Colombia, at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) headquarters. It will build on the experience of researchers and practitioners from the CGIAR Centers, academia, NARS, NGOs and donor organizations. The purpose of the workshop is to update and redefine mechanisms to revitalize participatory research that is gender responsive in these times of change.
To see workshop website:
http://www.prgaprogram.org/rptc/
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 April 2010 16:09
Based on the success of previous Scientific Poster Exhibits, the CIAT Corporate Communications and Capacity Strengthening Unit (CCC), is organizing once again the 5th Scientific Poster Exhibit for the Annual Program Review Week, (May 6-8, 2010), and the 61th Board meeting (May 10-12). An excellent panel will evaluate all posters and come up with the three winners. The authors of the three winning posters will have a chance to present their posters in an Open Space session for all staff on Saturday, May 8th. All CIAT staff and Agronatura members are welcome to participate.
PRGA Program will participate with the poster “High Priority: Climate Change and Food Security”.
To see the poster: http://www.prgaprogram.org/Poster/PRGAposterFinal.ppt
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 09 March 2010 16:02
Katie Rickets from CIAT DAPA - Decision and Policy Analysis, has shared a timely article about women and agriculture, released March 8th, 2010.
The iconic small farmer from a developing country has most often been stereotyped as male. This image is an illusion. Not only are the half, or more than half of the over 400 million small scale farmers women, but women tend to grow the majority of the food for family consumption. They are the direct link to improving food security and community nutrition in the developing world. Poverty and hunger reduction are impossible without a renewed commitment to an agricultural development agenda that evaluates and accommodates the critical importance of gender.
To read more : http://gisweb.ciat.cgiar.org/dapablogs/dapa-markets/?p=355
Written by Administrator Friday, 19 February 2010 11:00
Imminent changes in the organization of the CGIAR will result in the discontinuation of the System-wide Program model. The CGIAR System-wide Program on Participatory Research and Gender Analysis (PRGA Program) has existed within that model for the past 12 years and is the only CG entity with a global mandate for gender and participatory research, and for gender in research (Gender & Diversity Program covers gender in the workplace). It currently has ongoing activities and an active staff, therefore its team is assessing future opportunities and actions that can lead to an orderly transition from the System-wide mode into another that will allow it to continue to contribute to the CGIAR System and its stakeholders.
To read more and download the Flyer: ftp://www.prgaprogram.org/PRGA%20FLYERS/Repositioning%20PRGA%20_Flyer%20Web_.pdf
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