Waka Waka (This time for Africa) is a song popularized by Shakira. This song was used as the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It was a huge, global event as football fans from around the world descended on South Africa to witness excellence on the field. Another global event is coming to the rainbow nation this April. The GCARD3 is... More

This Blogpost and photo by Joseph Carl “Dax” Olfindo, one of the #GCARD3 Social Reporter originally appeared on the GFAR blog. Attending the recent High Level Policy Dialogue on Investment in Agricultural Research for Sustainable Development in Bangkok was a life-changing experience for YPARD member Joseph Carl “Dax” Olfindo from the Philippines.  He shares his experiences. As a member of the... More

At the High Level Policy Dialogue in Bangkok this week, I put this question to the speakers:  “How will you (policy makers, scientists, members of the academia) encourage youth to get involved in agriculture?” Unfortunately, I didn’t hear the response –  my heart was beating so loudly and rapidly after asking that question that my mind just went into another dimension.... More

Last night, this room was empty. Today, this hall is hosting the biggest names in agricultural research and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region.The High Level Policy Dialogue on Investment in Agricultural Research for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, organized by various international agriculture research and policy organizations, is a two-day event. The meeting is being held to... More