IMODInclusiveMarket Oriented Development

Hemant Nitturkar18th November 2014

Statutory Warnings!- IMOD is not a silver bullet. Nor do we have all answers.- IMOD is not new. It is what most have been doing for

long, but may not have seen it that way or gone some distance. The need is to do it innovatively, effectively, consistently and visibly to suit the changed times and demands.

- It is not finger pointing, so do not take anything personal. We all learn everyday. We win as a team.

- Anything that has been ever done well, can be improved! So, always have an open mind.

- If IMOD jolts you, forces you to rethink…well, it is intentional! It is better to self introspect and course correct than be told to do so by outsiders.

- IMOD is like reminder on the door that forces us to recheck!!

TEAM

GL

DC

MIP

RDS

AIP

SMC

TEAM

TEAM

IER

CRS

AMEDD Mali

Faso Kaba

All global Research and Development forces

AGRA, INRAN

CGIAR

TEAM

TEAM

USAID

CRS

CGIAR Fund

BMGF

World Bank

Other funders and governments

TEAMCHAMPION TEAM!

NOT A TEAM OF CHAMPIONS!

TEAM

PROBLEM- Poverty

- Malnutrition

- Hunger

- Environmental degradation

SCIENCE ALONE WILL NOT SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS!!!

• Is development happening?• Is it inclusive?• Is it market oriented?

Three tests for IMOD

1. Is development happening?

• 137 improved varieties and hybrids released in 31 countries of Africa (63 sorghum, 32 pearl millet, 27 chickpea, 3 pigeonpea, and 12 groundnut)

• Over 1300 national staff across the SADC region trained

• 2500 newsletters are distributed to stakeholders

Outputs are the necessary building blocks!Outcome orientation is the need of the hour!!

A chain is a as strong as the weakest link!

Launch successful!

Mission failed!

Where is the baton getting dropped? What can we do to address it?

ICRISAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium

ICRISAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium

ICRISAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium

ICRISAT is research organisation.Where does ICRISAT role end?

My simple answer is at 11 – 15%

Tipping point

2. Is it inclusive?

Top end - 100% of the population - Low end

TEAM – 15% AGRICULTURE DEPENDENT – 70%

USUAL 20% LAST MILE

Dr Margaret ChanDirector-General of the World Health Organization

Keynote address to the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, Sixty-fifth session, Manila, Philippines

13 October 2014

Globalization has made our lives

richer in many ways; now it

presents us with the horrors of

the poor, and prods us, for our

own safety as much as for our

conscience, to respond with all

our expertise and courage.

3. Is it market oriented?

• Willing buyer – willing provider!• Fair deal!!

• Only when vested interest are created locally, technology uptake becomes sustained.

• Well planned exit strategy a must in all projects

Five-steps to global food security

- William Dar’s address of 17th Nov

• Freeze carbon footprint• Grow more from existing area• Efficient resource use• Improve diets• Reduce losses and waste

What will I aim to do in WCA?

My mission

• Seek to take your research outcomes to millions!• Strengthen existing and build new partnerships• Build capacities and bring new networks to NGOS and local

enterprises• Work closely with you to add to your efforts• SEED SYSTEMS• AGRI-BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS

IMOD business plan for next three years is being prepared as we speak. You are the experts, let us know the burning issues in WCA so we can incorporate them in our plans.

LET US TOGETHER TRANSFORM AFRICAN AGRICULTURE!LET US SOLVE THE SEED SYSTEM PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL!!

What will I aim to do in WCA?

MAP, peer vote-select, ACT!

IMPACT

COST/TIME/EFFORT

Technologies 1

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My background

• Government, NGO, private sector and entrepreneurship in India, Kenya and Australia

• Oilseed breeding – 2 years• Commercial scale vegetable production – 2.5 years• Australian government – 3 years – Quarantine

Inspector • Web development – 3 years• Entrepreneur - Financial services– 6 years• Entrepreneurship incubation services – 5 years• Youth development – 1 year• Project Development and management at AVRDC –

1.5 years• My life mission is to positively impact 100 million

lives.

A different perspective!

MERCI!OPEN FOR DISCUSSIONS