About this site

Welcome to the Impact website of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)! This site is the central portal to the impact assessment outputs, activities, and practitioners of the International Agricultural Research Centres (IARCs) of the CGIAR System.

This site has much to offer a diverse array of audiences, from the general public, to those interested in agricultural development issues, and impact assessment practitioners. For those who are beginning their exploration of whether international agricultural research has had impact, the impact briefs may be of interest, while visitors interested in more technical details may be interested in perusing the comprehensive bibliography of impact assessments and adoption studies. Practitioners may also wish to visit the methods section, peruse the calendar of events, or explore the database of links.

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Credits: This site has been established by the CGIAR, Science Council, Standing Panel on Impact Assessment, on behalf of the impact assessment practitioners of the CGIAR IARCs. These practitioners have provided the studies, impetus and backing that have made the site a reality. Valuable technical assistance has been provided by the Information Services Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.