The General Assembly of Centers is a forum for Centers to discuss issues related to the CGIAR System. It is therefore an important linking mechanism for the CGIAR System as a whole.
The Centers meet as often as necessary, but at least once in each calendar year as a General Assembly of Centers. The rules of procedure of the General Assembly provide the arrangements to conduct meetings.
The functions of the General Assembly of Centers are set out in Article 5.6 of the Charter of the CGIAR System Organization.
- General Assembly of Centers Co-Chair: Roel Merckx, Chair of the Board of Trustees of IITA
- General Assembly of Centers Co-Chair: Mark Smith, Director General of IWMI