Kenya to host CGIAR Annual General Meeting 2003

The Republic of Kenya has invited the CGIAR to host its 2003 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi, Kenya, during October 29–31.

“My Ministry has been keenly following CGIAR activities as the main source of agricultural technologies and knowledge,” said H.E. Kipruto arap Kirwa, MP and Kenyan Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development. “We will be proud and privileged to host the meeting this year because we need new ideas to revitalize our agricultural sector and the entire economy.”

“Kenya’s role as host of our AGM would be in keeping with your country’s strong association with the CGIAR,” said Ian Johnson, Chairman, CGIAR, accepting the invitation and thanking the Government of Kenya for the gracious offer. “Kenya-CGIAR links will undoubtedly be strengthened as a result of the interactions.”

The CGIAR Secretariat, World Agroforestry Centre, ILRI and KARI will be working closely to coordinate the arrangements for the meeting and field visits.