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Organizing
Committee
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Kristjanson,
Patti
Leader, Innovation Works: Linking Knowledge with Action,
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
p.kristjanson@cgiar.org
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Lilja,
Nina
Impact Assessment Economist, CGIAR Systemwide Program
on Participatory Research and Gender Analysis Program
for Technology Development and Institutional Innovation
(PRGA Program).
n.lilja@cgiar.org
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Watts,
Jamie
ILAC Coordinator, Institutional Learning and Change
(ILAC) Initiative
c/o Bioversity International, Rome, Italy.
j.watts@cgiar.org
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Facilitator
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Jones, Keith
Innovation
Expedition Inc., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Previously working as a forest ecologist, Keith now
operates an independent consultancy tackling a wide
range of strategy and innovation-related assignments
for clients primarily in the natural resources, science,
and technology fields.
keith.jones@telus.net |
Workshop
Reporters
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Manners, Guy
Communications
Consultant. Guy has worked extensively with and for
the CGIAR, having been with ICARDA and WARDA. Since
turning freelance in 2003, he has worked extensively
with the PRGA Program and CIFOR; other clients include
CTA, FARA and IFAD. His work experience has been mostly
in science editing, writing, “rapporteuring”
and management.
g.r.manners@cgiar.org |
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Weale, Jim
Director,
SCRIPTORIA Communications
SCRIPTORIA is a company well known for communicating
development-related issues. PhD in English and Linguistics.
Before founding SCRIPTORIA, he lectured in English at
the University of Wales (UK). Jim has led internationally
important communications for many of SCRIPTORIA’s
clients, ranging from non-profits like DFID and the
UN, to global companies like Novartis.
j.c.weale@scriptoria.co.uk
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Event
Coordinators
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Aristizabal, Juliana
Communication
Assistant, CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory
Research and Gender Analysis Program for Technology
Development and Institutional Innovation (PRGA Program).
jmaristizabal@cgiar.org |
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Garcia, Claudia
Executive
Assistant, CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory
Research and Gender Analysis Program for Technology
Development and Institutional Innovation (PRGA Program).
cxgarcia@cgiar.org |
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Sette, Cristina
Programme
Specialist, Institutional Learning and Change (ILAC)
Initiative, c/o Bioversity International.
c.sette@cgiar.org
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Invited Participants
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Alvarez, Sophie Abstract
Sustainable
Development professional and consultant currently
working at CIAT. Her research interests are participatory
research, impact assessment methodologies and social
network analysis.
b.s.alvarez@cgiar.org
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Antezana,
Ivonne
Economist
Scientist working at the International Potato Center.
Regional Coordinator from Papa Andina Iniciative. Responsible
for Gender and Impact Assessment. Experience on poverty
reduction, participatory methods and impact orientation.
After completing her Ph.D in Germany, she has worked
in the area of development in Africa, Asia and Latin
America.
I.Antezana@cgiar.org |
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Ashby,
Jacqueline
Development
sociologist, specializing in the application of participatory
and quantitative sociological research to issues of
rural innovation, with a focus on mountain and highland
ecologies. She pioneered programme development for participatory
research, both in the public sector --including the
CGIAR's PRGA Program -- and with grassroots producer
organizations, and has published extensively about participatory
research issues.She is currently researching evidence-based
policy to influence the inclusion of the poor in rural
innovation systems and engaged in program development
to promote rural women's leadership.
j.ashby@cgiar.org |
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Avila,
Flavio Antonio
Agricultural
economist, doctor in rural economics in France (Montpellier)
and post doctoral fellow at Yale University (Economic
Growth Center, Dept. of Economics). Coordinator of the
Institutional Performance Measurement unit at the Management
and Strategy Secretariat at Embrapa, and leader of its
multidimensional impact assessment system.
flavio.avila@embrapa.br |
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Aviles,
Denis
Bolivian
agricultural engineer specialized on gender issues.
Doctoral degree on Development Studies in Bonn –
Germany. More than 14 years of experience on rural development,
gender and development, and decentralization.
daviles@cgiar.org |
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Beardon, Hannah Abstract
Consultant
working on participatory approaches to communication
for social change. Recent work included facilitation
of a Reflection on change relating to the Conversatorio
process for WWF Colombia.
hannahbeardon@hotmail.com |
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Becerril, Javier Abstract
Christian
Albrechs Universität zu Kiel, Germany.
Mexican Agricultural Economist with research experience
on rural poverty, maize diversity conservation, and
economic impact assessment of improved maize germplasm
adoption.
jbecerr@food-econ.uni-kiel.de |
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Bellon, Mauricio R. Abstract
Programme
Director, Diversity for Livelihoods Programme at Bioversity
International. He has worked for CIMMYT, IRRI and the
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) as a
human ecologist.
mbellon@cgiar.org |
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Biggs, Stephen
Research
Fellow, University of East Anglia. Interests include
rural poverty reduction, social inclusion and equity.
Experience mainly in India, Banglades and Nepal. Current
work concentrates on fair/ethical trade issues and S&T
policy and practice.
biggs.s@gmail.com
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Campilan, Dindo Abstract
Social
scientist, CIP Impact Enhancement Division, coordinating
an Asia-wide program on participatory research (Users'
Perspectives With Agricultural Research and Development
- UPWARD).
dcampilan@cgiar.org |
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Candelo, Carmen Abstract
Has
been working on subjects such as identifying and setting
up projects, managing environmental conflicts and participatory
methodologies for planning and environmental management.
At WWF Colombia, she is the Director of Governance and
Livelihoods.
ccandelo@wwf.org.co |
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Cherono, Philip
Technical
Services Manager at KDB where he provides technical
advise for the development, promotion and regulation
of the dairy industry in Kenya with a major focus on
quality assurance of marketed milk in the country.
pcherono@kdb.co.ke
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Dickson,
Nancy
Senior
Researcher, Harvard University’s Kennedy School
of Government and co-director of the Sustainability
Science Program. Her work promotes use-inspired basic
research to link knowledge with action.
nancy_dickson@harvard.edu
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Dixon,
John Abstract
Bachelor
of Rural Science (on agricultural systems), Master of
Economics (on agricultural economics and business management),
Master of Natural Resources (on resource management
and water quality) and PhD (on the economics of sustainable
agriculture) – from the University of New England,
Armidale, Australia. He has written more than ten books
and more than one hundred journal articles, conference
papers and reports.
j.dixon@cgiar.org |
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Douthwaite,
Boru Abstract
Technology
Policy Analyst and Senior Scientist working at the International
Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). His research
is aimed at understanding and fostering rural innovation,
and he has written a book ‘Enabling innovation:
a practical guide to understanding and fostering technological
innovation.’
b.douthwaite@cgiar.org
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Facheux,
Charly Abstract
Marketing
and Enterprise Development Specialist Marketing Scientist
at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), West and Central
Africa Regional Programme based in Yaoundé Cameroon.
My research focuses on the development of marketing
opportunities (through improved Market Skills and Strategies)
for small holder farmers, the understanding and analysis
of agroforestry tree products value chains.
c.facheux@cgiar.org |
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Friis-Hansen,
Esbern Abstract
Long
experience with social science research in East and
Southern Africa. Current research focus: Downwards social
accountability in local governance of service provision
through broad-based citizen inclusion in decision-making
processes.
efh@diis.dk
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Galie’, Alessandra Abstract
Research
Fellow at ICARDA. Her doctoral research is a system
concept social impact assessment of participatory plant
breeding and Syrian farmers with special focus on gender,
governance and rights.
a.galie@cgiar.org;
alessandra.galie@gmail.com |
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Gandarillas, Edson Abstract
Leader
of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at PROINPA
Foundation. He has also experience in participatory
research, social capital and impact assessment.
eg.gandarillas@proinpa.org |
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Guijt,
Irene Abstract
Independent
advisor, trainer and researcher focusing on learning
processes and systems in (rural) development and natural
resource management, particularly where this involves
collective action and social justice concerns.
iguijt@learningbydesign.org |
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Gurung,
Barun Abstract
Ecological
anthropologist whose interest includes working with
ethnic communities in the Himalayan region and studying
their indigenous knowledge systems. He is presently
involved in research that focuses on the context in
which innovations occur and examining their implications
on development and policy practice.
gurungbarun@yahoo.com |
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Hellin, Jonathan Abstract
Poverty
specialist at CIMMYT. After completing a cross-disciplinary
PhD on smallholder land management in Central America,
his research has focused on farmers’ livelihood
security, access to markets and innovation systems.
j.hellin@cgiar.org |
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Hooton, Nicholas Abstract
Veterinarian
working on links between research evidence and pro-poor
policy change, through developing policy influencing
strategies and conducting case studies on the role of
research in policy processes.
n.hooton@cgiar.org |
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Horton, Douglas Abstract
Independent
consultant specialized in organizational development
and evaluation. An agricultural economist by training,
he works on issues of research management, capacity
development and utilization-focuesd evaluation. He is
currently affiliated with the ILAC Initiative and Papa
Andina.
d.horton@mac.com
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La Rovere, Roberto Abstract
Impacts
Specialist. He manages different IA projects in Africa
and Central America, and has been promoting at CIMMYT
an IA culture, the learning purpose of IA, and developing
tools to guide the lower end users to do better IA.
r.larovere@cgiar.org |
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Mackay, Ronald
Professor
Emeritus of Education at Concordia University, Montreal,
he lives in Canada and Argentina. He undertakes organizational
analyses and evaluates development projects.
mackay.ronald@gmail.com |
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Makui, Ogeli
Community
Facilitator for the Reto-o-Reto project in 2005 -2007,
and project leader of the Wildlife Conservation lease
program of the Wildlife Foundation. Closely works with
pastoral communities in Kenya and Northern Tanzania
in management of Natural resources.
omakui@ilri.exch.cgiar.org |
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Mowo, Jeremias Abstract
#1
Abstract
#2
Regional
Coordinator of the African Highlands Initiative, an
ecoregional programme of the CGIAR hosted by the World
Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). AHI is headquarted in Kampala,
Uganda.
jgmowo@yahoo.com |
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Mudhara, Maxwell Abstract
Director
of the Farmer Support Group, the community development
and outreach division of the Center fro Environment,
Agriculture and Development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal,
SA.
mudhara@ukzn.ac.za |
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Njenga, Mary Abstract
Research
Officer, Urban Harvest of International Potato Centre
based at Nairobi, the Sub Saharan Africa Regional Office.
Background in Natural Resource Management with wide
experience in Participatory Research and Gender analysis.
m.njenga@cgiar.org |
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Nyaki, Adolf Abstract
#1 Abstract
#2
Principle
Agricultural Research Officer with over 30 years experience
in research in Intergrated Natural Resource Management
(NRM). Developed technologies and engaged in multidisciplinary
and participatory initiatives to enhance adoption and
sustainability.
mlingano@iwayafrica.com;
asnyaki@yahoo.com |
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Nyangaga, Julius Abstract
He
works with ILRI’s Innovation Works, to guide researchers
and partners in linking knowledge with action in planning,
implementation and performance assessment, thus supporting
clients to learn and refine operations.
j.nyangaga@cgiar.org |
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O'Reilly,
Sheelagh Abstract
Natural
Resources and Environment Governance Specialist. Currently
managing the Impact Evaluation activities of the DFID
funded Research into Use Programme focusing on the pro-poor
impact of renewable natural resources innovation.
sheelagh@iod.uk.com |
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Ortiz, Natalia
Economist,
she has a Master degree in rural and agraria development
from the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague. She
work as an independent Monitoring and Evaluation specialist,
based in Latin America, since 1997. She has extensive
experience in training and accompanying organizations
in the use of Outcome Mapping (OM), including the link
to LFA and RBM. She has worked closely for several years
with IDRC, who pioneered OM. Natalia has also an extensive
experience in supporting the desing of monitoring systems
and implementing evaluations with several international
organizations.
asraiz@gmail.com |
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Pachico, Douglas
CIAT's
Deputy Director General for Research.
Agricultural
economist by training, with past experience in field
research with participatory methods.
d.pachico@cgiar.org |
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Pant,
Laxmi Prasad Abstract
PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, Canada.
His research focuses on the systems of innovation in
subsistence and high-value agriculture in two South
Asian countries, Nepal and India.
lpant@uoguelph.ca |
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Polar,
Vivian
Bolivian Agricultural Engineer, worked in participation
and participatory methods. Her Professional interests
include policy incidence, M&E, social accountability
and gender participation.
v.polar@proinpa.org;
vivipol@megalink.com |
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Prasad,
Shambu Abstract
Associate Professor at the Xavier Institute of Management,
Bhubaneswar. Trained as an engineer he specialized in
Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS) and has
worked on undertanding notions of innovation at the
margins and its implications for institutional change.
shambu@ximb.ac.in
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Raitzer, David Abstract
CIFOR
Research Impact Assessment Scientist.
Interests include: methods for systematic assessment
of the impact potential of research alternatives, expanding
impact assessment coverage for policy/management oriented
research; improving the relevance of research evaluation
to user demands.
d.raitzer@cgiar.org |
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Ramirez, Marleni
a
Peruvian national, became the Regional Director for
The Americas Office of Bioversity International in late
2005. Dr Ramirez studied Biology in Lima, Perú,
at San Marcos National University and continued her
M.Sc studies in Biology at University of Puerto Rico
and Ph.D in Physical Anthropology at City University
of New York, in the United States.
m.ramirez@cgiar.org |
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Rogers, Patricia
Professor
of Public Sector Evaluation, leader of research program
on Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in the Sustainable
Health and Well-Being Research Institute at the Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia.
circle@rmit.edu.au |
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Röling, Niels Abstract
Emeritus
professor from Wageningen University in The Netherlands.
His recent work has led him to consider innovation not
so much as the end-of-pipe result of the adoption of
technologies, but especially as the emergent property
of interaction among key stakeholders in an opportunity
and of the creation of appropriate institutional conditions.
n.roling@inter.nl.net |
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Rotondo, Emma Abstract
Peruvian
anthropologist, evaluator and coach. Specialist in the
design, monitoring and evaluation of social programmes;
evaluation capacity building of organizations and rural
communities. She is interested in participatory methodologies
and impact evaluations. Currently, she is coordinator
of the Programme for Strengthening the Regional Capacity
for Monitoring and Evaluation of Rurral Poverty Alleviation
Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, PREVAL.
erotondo@terra.com.pe |
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Salahuddin, Ahmad Abstract
Consultant
of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),
conducting PhD research on the PETRRA project at Adelaide
University, Australia. His background is in sociology
and development studies. He has worked as Manager Research
Program of PETRRA.
salahuddin@irribd.org;
A.Salahuddin@cgiar.org |
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Sheriff, Natasja Abstract
Research
scientist in Policy, Economics and Social Science Division
at the WorldFish Center, Malaysia. Natasja has a background
in aquatic biology and rural livelihoods. Her current
interests include understanding the linkages between
poverty and environment, and the application of responsive,
participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
n.sheriff@cgiar.org |
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Staver, Charles
Agronomist/weed
ecologist coordinating Bioversity's Unit on the use
of banana biodiversity for improving rural livelihoods;
responsibility for learning-oriented grant formulation
and implementation of research and development with
NARS and banana growing rural communities to strengthen
impact pathways and innovation system.
c.staver@cgiar.org |
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Thomas, Kurian Abstract
Learning
and Accountability officer at Oxfam Hong Kong. His professional
interests include social accountability, impact assessments
and M&E, he was earlier associated with Save the
Children UK and DFID supported Centre for Good Governance.
kuriant@oxfam.org.hk |
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Tipilda, Annita Abstract
She
has a Social sciences degree. She joined the International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in November
2003, and was tasked with understanding impacts (particularly
gender disaggregated impacts) of technology adoption
on farmer livelihood outcomes in Northern Nigeria.
A.Tipilda@gmx.net |
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Vandeplas, Isabelle Abstract
PhD
Research Associate (K.U.Leuven, VLIR-UOS) in TSBF-CIAT,
South-Nyanza Kenya. Her research aims at enhancing
the impact of soybean introduction by closing the
gap between farmers and researchers through increased
collaboration.
isabelle@happyhomekenya.org
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Vishnubhotla, Prasad Abstract
Animal
Scientist by training worked in participatory research
and development projects in India, southern and eastern
Africa for the past 30 years. Special skills in participatory
analysis, sector reforms and innovations system research.
p.vishnubhotla@cgiar.org |
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Wind, Trisha
Program
Officer in the Evaluation Unit of the International
Development Research Centre (IDRC).
twind@idrc.ca |
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