The Regional Plan for Collective
Action in Eastern & Southern
Africa
ESA Map
Ravi Prabhu
To foster the emergence of a coordinated,
cohesive program of agricultural research that
produces clear economies of scale and scope at
low transaction costs,
in order to successfully address regional
priorities.
These priorities range from complex problems of
stagnant or falling agricultural productivity, poverty to
impacts of climate variation.
Goal
Complex problems require a systemic
approach and collective action –
if many ‘mini green revolutions’ are to result
Three main outcomes drive the plan:
1. A clearer picture of the research in the region
2. A program of work that adds value and
addresses both regional & system priorities
3. A results oriented culture that is based on shared
knowledge, information and action
Regional Plan for
ESA
ESA Map
Who is doing what, where and with whom?
Responds to widespread demands for transparency, accountability
Basis for collaboration, economies of scope and scale
Supports CGIAR priorities & African development agenda
Collaboration between Regional Plan and ICT-KM Program
Uses CG Map design structure and the power of Google
http://ictkm.cgiar.org/cgmapTemplate/ESA_map.html
What’s next?
Link to outputs
Include bio information
Improve searchability
Improve spatial representation
Catalyse emergence of a dispersed,
linked information system on the
same platform (e.g. IFAD Africa)
Happy to have your ideas!!
Thank you for your attention!
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