ICARDA faces a significant challenge in achieving sustainable agricultural production amid highly variable climatic conditions. The past two seasons vividly illustrated this variability. The 1987/88 season saw abundant rainfall, resulting in bumper...
This Annual Report of ICARDA for 2000 is the first to reflect the new reporting structure based on the five CGIAR themes: Germplasm Enhancement, Production Systems Management, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics and Policy, and Institutional...
Agricultural systems in dry areas are dynamic and face increasing demands due to the globalization of economies and urban market development. In 1999, the Fourth External Program and Management Review (EPMR) panel assessed ICARDA's effectiveness in...
Cooperation, sharing expertise and technology, partnerships, and access to information formed the foundation of ICARDA's achievements during a year marked by strategic realignments and a forward-looking vision, bringing a new sense of optimism to its...
The year 1997 marked a significant milestone in ICARDA's history, celebrating the Center's 20th anniversary. It was a time to reflect on past achievements and look forward to the future.
One of ICARDA's most notable accomplishments over the past two...
In 1996, a key activity was the development of a new Medium-Term Plan (MTP) for 1998-2000. This plan aimed to enhance food security while also protecting the natural resource base in the fragile dry areas. The process involved collaboration with...
Achieving sustainable increases in agricultural productivity in dry areas presents a significant challenge. These regions are characterized by low and variable rainfall, limited conventional water resources, and a continually decreasing share of...
