ISDC 101: The Nuts & Bolts of the CGIAR Independent Science for Development Council

CGIAR is a vast and complex organization and understanding its different bodies can sometimes feel overwhelming. The Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC) plays a crucial role within this system as an independent science advisory body. Comprising of eight diverse experts, ISDC provides strategic advice to the System Council, the funders and country representatives of CGIAR. ISDC is also one of three functions supported by the Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES). Sounds complex, right?

But don’t worry! To make ISDC easier to understand, the ISDC Secretariat developed ISDC 101, an engaging and user-friendly online training tool designed to help anyone independently learn the why, who, how, and what of ISDC.