1. Science Advisory Group Meeting Objectives Science Advisory Group – London 17 July, 2014

2. To review the programme’s activities and outputs, based on the complementary experience brought by the SAG members, and advise the PCT on the following specific issues…

3. Problem diagnosis, identification of opportunities and criteria for prioritizing SI interventions in target countries. What principles would the SAG recommend? Implementation of on-farm, action research. How can the SAG help to learn lessons from past and current initiatives? Multi centre and multi agency partnerships. Who are the key partners and what are the most important principles for establishing successful partnerships? Strategic elements such as gender mainstreaming, innovation etc. What information does the SAG need to comment on these? Models / frameworks for scaling action research initiatives into developmental progress. Which ones work in SAG member’s experience?

4. Agenda TimeSAGPCT Thursday 17 July 12.00Lunch 13.30Introduction to the Africa RISING programme 14.30Familiarisation with progress to data (West Africa; Ethiopian Highlands; East and Southern Africa 16.30General discussion 19.00Meet for dinner with external speaker (to be determined) Friday 18 July 09.30Review roles and responsibilities of the group in order to add value to Africa RISING PCT six monthly meeting 12.00Lunch 13.30Reflect back from SAG and open discussion of future inputs 14.30Closing remarks

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