Mobilizing a CGIAR Agricultural Insurance Research Community
Citation
Garvin S, Hansen J. 2014. Mobilizing a CGIAR Agricultural Insurance Research Community. CCAFS Workshop Report. Copenhagen, Denmark: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
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Abstract/Description
This report summarizes the proceedings of the workshop; “Mobilizing a CGIAR Agricultural
Insurance Research Community,” held in Washington, D.C., January 20-22. 29 participants
representing 14 CGIAR Centers (AfricaRice, CIAT, CIMMYT, ICARDA, ICRAF, IFPRI,
ILRI, CCAFS, IWMI, IRRI) came together to participate in the workshop. The CCAFS
Regional Programs of East and West Africa, and South and Southeast Asia were also
represented. The workshop aimed to mobilize a community of practice on weather-related
insurance for agricultural development and adaptation, take stock of relevant expertise and
approaches across the CGIAR, and inform the development of funding proposals under
CCAFS Flagship 2: Climate Information Services and Climate-Informed Safety Nets. Three
opening keynote speakers provided background on index insurance and some of the
successfully scaled projects, creating a context for the broader ideological discussions to
follow. Some topics discussed included the use of index insurance as a development tool and
as part of a greater risk management strategy; how agricultural research can engage the
insurance industry; and index insurance data challenges. The second workshop day involved a
mapping activity, to take stock of the activities of the CGIAR around the world in agricultural
insurance as well as capture the methods, innovations, tools, and gaps and challenges of these
projects. The third day supported workshop participants to explore synergies, and take
advantage of writing a proposal for a funding opportunity through CCAFS. This workshop
guided participants to share ideas, knowledge, approaches and resources, fostering a stronger
community of practice across the CGIAR centers. Outputs from this workshop include a more
populated community of practice website, several projects on index insurance approved for
funding through CCAFS, and plans for a journal special issue.
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Subjects
CLIMATE SERVICES AND SAFETY NETS;Collections
- CCAFS Workshop Reports [105]