IMOD stands for Inclusive Market Oriented Development. Agriculture research needs to reach the marginalised farmers for development to happen. Inclusiveness and market orientation is essential for sustainable development.
2. Statutory Warnings!
- IMOD is not a silver bullet. Nor do we have all answers.
- IMOD is not new. It is what most have been doing for
long, but may not have seen it that way or gone some
distance. The need is to do it innovatively, effectively,
consistently and visibly to suit the changed times and
demands.
- It is not finger pointing, so do not take anything
personal. We all learn everyday. We win as a team.
- Anything that has been ever done well, can be
improved! So, always have an open mind.
- If IMOD jolts you, forces you to rethink…well, it is
intentional! It is better to self introspect and course
correct than be told to do so by outsiders.
- IMOD is like reminder on the door that forces us to
recheck!!
9. PROBLEM
- Poverty
- Malnutrition
- Hunger
- Environmental
degradation
TEAM
SCIENCE ALONE WILL NOT SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS!!!
10. Three tests for IMOD
? Is development happening?
? Is it inclusive?
? Is it market oriented?
11. 1. Is development happening?
? 137 improved varieties and hybrids released in 31
countries of Africa (63 sorghum, 32 pearl millet,
27 chickpea, 3 pigeonpea, and 12 groundnut)
? Over 1300 national staff across the SADC region
trained
? 2500 newsletters are distributed to stakeholders
Outputs are the necessary building blocks!
Outcome orientation is the need of the hour!!
12. A chain is a as strong as the weakest link!
Launch
successful!
Mission failed!
Where is the baton getting dropped?
What can we do to address it?
16. ICRISAT is research organisation.
Where does ICRISAT role end?
My simple answer is at 11 – 15%
Tipping point
17. 2. Is it inclusive?
Top end - 100% of the population - Low end
TEAM – 15% AGRICULTURE DEPENDENT – 70%
USUAL 20% LAST MILE
18. Dr Margaret Chan
Director-General of the World Health Organization
Keynote address to the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific,
Sixty-fifth session, Manila, Philippines
13 October 2014
Globalization has made our lives
richer in many ways; now it
presents us with the horrors of
the poor, and prods us, for our
own safety as much as for our
conscience, to respond with all
our expertise and courage.
19. 3. Is it market oriented?
? Willing buyer – willing provider!
? Fair deal!!
? Only when vested interest are
created locally, technology uptake
becomes sustained.
? Well planned exit strategy a must in
all projects
20. Five-steps to global food security
- William Dar’s address of 17th Nov
? Freeze carbon footprint
? Grow more from existing area
? Efficient resource use
? Improve diets
? Reduce losses and waste
21. What will I aim to do in WCA?
My mission
? Seek to take your research outcomes to millions!
? Strengthen existing and build new partnerships
? Build capacities and bring new networks to NGOS and local
enterprises
? Work closely with you to add to your efforts
? SEED SYSTEMS
? AGRI-BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS
IMOD business plan for next three years is being prepared as we
speak. You are the experts, let us know the burning issues in
WCA so we can incorporate them in our plans.
LET US TOGETHER TRANSFORM AFRICAN AGRICULTURE!
LET US SOLVE THE SEED SYSTEM PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL!!
22. What will I aim to do in WCA?
MAP, peer vote-select, ACT!
IMPACT
Technologies
1
2
3
COST/TIME/EFFORT
23. My background
? Government, NGO, private sector and
entrepreneurship in India, Kenya and Australia
? Oilseed breeding – 2 years
? Commercial scale vegetable production – 2.5 years
? Australian government – 3 years – Quarantine
Inspector
? Web development – 3 years
? Entrepreneur - Financial services– 6 years
? Entrepreneurship incubation services – 5 years
? Youth development – 1 year
? Project Development and management at AVRDC –
1.5 years
? My life mission is to positively impact 100 million
lives.
#14: We sum up IMOD in three simple words: Innovate. Grow. Prosper. Through the right kinds of innovations, we can help poor smallholders escape poverty for good.
I hope I’ve been able to convey to you the major elements of our new strategy. We’re all excited about it. It opens up new vistas, new challenges, and new opportunities.
Let us walk down this exciting road together.
Thank you.
#15: We sum up IMOD in three simple words: Innovate. Grow. Prosper. Through the right kinds of innovations, we can help poor smallholders escape poverty for good.
I hope I’ve been able to convey to you the major elements of our new strategy. We’re all excited about it. It opens up new vistas, new challenges, and new opportunities.
Let us walk down this exciting road together.
Thank you.
#16: We sum up IMOD in three simple words: Innovate. Grow. Prosper. Through the right kinds of innovations, we can help poor smallholders escape poverty for good.
I hope I’ve been able to convey to you the major elements of our new strategy. We’re all excited about it. It opens up new vistas, new challenges, and new opportunities.
Let us walk down this exciting road together.
Thank you.