The document outlines a regional plan for collective action in Eastern and Southern Africa to address agricultural problems through coordinated research. The plan aims to 1) provide clarity on current agricultural research in the region, 2) develop a program of work addressing both regional and systemic priorities, and 3) foster a results-oriented culture based on shared knowledge and action. A key part of the plan is an interactive online map that identifies who is conducting what research where, in order to increase transparency, collaboration and economies of scale. The map is intended to support both CGIAR and African development agendas going forward.

1. The Regional Plan for Collective
Action in Eastern & Southern
Africa
ESA Map
Ravi Prabhu

2. Goal
 To foster the emergence of a coordinated,
cohesive program of agricultural research that
 produces clear economies of scale and scope at
low transaction costs,
 in order to successfully address regional
priorities.
 These priorities range from complex problems of
stagnant or falling agricultural productivity, poverty to
impacts of climate variation.

3. Complex problems require a systemic
approach and collective action –
if many ‘mini green revolutions’ are to result

4. Regional Plan for
ESA
Three main outcomes drive the plan:
1. A clearer picture of the research in the region
2. A program of work that adds value and
addresses both regional & system priorities
3. A results oriented culture that is based on shared
knowledge, information and action

5. ESA Map
Who is doing what, where and with whom?
Responds to widespread demands for
transparency, accountability
Basis for collaboration, economies of scope and
scale
Supports CGIAR priorities & African development
agenda
Collaboration between Regional Plan and ICT-KM
Program
Uses CG Map design structure and the power of
Google
http://ictkm.cgiar.org/cgmapTemplate/ESA_map.html

10. What’s next?
Link to outputs
Include bio information
Improve searchability
Improve spatial representation
Catalyse emergence of a dispersed,
linked information system on the
same platform (e.g. IFAD Africa)
Happy to have your ideas!!

11. Thank you for your attention!