Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Poverty, Conflict, and Natural Disasters: Persistent Plagues
	of the Developing World
	The causes of violent conflict Poverty and conflict Natural disasters wreak increasing havoc
Chapter 2: Agricultural Research and Development: A Way Out?
	Can agricultural development reduce conflict and disaster vulnerability on a wide scale? Research: a catalyst for pro-poor development
Chapter 3: Rebuilding Seed and Food Systems
	Sub-Saharan Africa Latin America and the Caribbean East and South Asia Central and West Asia and North Africa
Chapter 4: Safeguarding and Restoring Agrobiodiversity
	Gene banks: priceless safety nets Adding value to biodiversity
Chapter 5: Rebuilding Human and Institutional Capacities
	Restoring the knowledge and expertise base Rebuilding research infrastructure Reinvigorating the market chain
Chapter 6: Reducing Vulnerability to Future Conflicts and Disasters
	Rebuilding nations, strengthening regions Adapting crops to global warming Knowledge pays off
Chapter 7: Helping Aid Organizations Become More Effective and Efficient
	Action rooted in understanding The power of diagnostics Aid made smart and targeted
References Acronyms The CGIAR Centers