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The country should have a reasonably effective national agricultural research system with cooperative links to other such systems and to international institutions and organizations.
The country should designate as the steward of its regional representation a prominent research leader and scientist/administrator with substantial professional experience. His/her qualifications for the role of Regional Representative should be transmitted to the member countries of the region.
It will be the responsibility of the person designated by the countries elected to consult periodically with other countries of the region on research needs and priorities so as to ensure adequate representation of the views of the region in the CGIAR.
The designated representatives should also facilitate awareness of the positions and activities of the Group by circulating to the member countries of the region a report on each meeting of the CGIAR attended.
Effectiveness of Representation
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The Director-General of FAO considers it essential that Member States in developing regions should have adequate and effective. representation on the CGIAR. Member countries elected to represent the region are urged therefore to designate research directors who are well-versed in the agricultural research needs and programmes of the region. Once the individual is designated he/she should participate in all meetings of the CGIAR for the entire term of office. In this regard, each FAO Regional Conference reserves the right to terminate the representation of its member country which fails, for one reason or another, to ensure participation in two successive meetings of the CGIAR.
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Member countries elected to represent the region are also urged to support their designated representatives in efforts to become aware of and keep current on the problems and priorities in the region and on the scope for assistance through international research. Such support could be given for example by including the representatives in delegations attending major relevant regional meetings. The designated representatives should be encouraged to consult with leaders of selected national research systems in their region to facilitate the input of national views to the CGIAR and feedback from the Group to member countries. FAO will be pleased to offer such assistance as will strengthen the liaison between the CGIAR and the region. It is ready to assist Member Governments in the selection of an eminently suitable national to represent the region in the CGIAR. FAO will also continue to arrange circulation to the member countries of the region of the reports of designated representatives on attendance at CGIAR meetings.
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In order to enhance their effectiveness, FAO's Research and Technology Development Division performs operational and administrative services for the regional representatives on the CGIAR. The Division is in close contact with them, prepares briefing material, guidelines and agendas for their meetings, provides relevant information and background documentation, and facilitates their travel arrangements. A small fund has been established to help meet the cost of participation of regional
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