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The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
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Agreenium is a French public institution that brings together the country's leading agricultural research institutes and universities to create synergies in research, education, and international cooperation in agriculture, food, animal health and the environment. It represents over 6,700 researchers and 1,300 students, with a budget of 1.3 billion euros. Agreenium's goals are to collectively address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture through joint projects, international partnerships, and educational opportunities like masters programs and an international research school.
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The document outlines an action plan to update the Strategy and Results Framework of the CGIAR by prioritizing research at both the system and CRP levels to define intermediate development outcomes, establish a performance management system linked to resource allocation, strengthen partnerships, and periodically update the framework through foresight analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Consortium newsletter inaugural issue march 2012mfotsy
The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
This document discusses the adoption and implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Nigeria. It provides background on the development of IFRS and outlines Nigeria's roadmap for adoption over three phases from 2010-2014. The potential benefits of IFRS adoption include increased comparability, transparency and understanding of financial reports, as well as lower costs of capital. However, challenges also exist, such as the costs of transitioning accounting systems and ensuring compliance.
OECD review of the Portuguese Public Finance Council - Scherie Nicol, Public ...OECD Governance
This presentation was made by Scherie Nicol, Public Governance Directorate, OECD, at the 11th Meeting of OECD PBO & IFIs held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4-5 February 2019
Agreenium - Presentation from the 2013 Annual Meeting between CGIAR and the F...CGIAR
Agreenium is a French public institution that brings together the country's leading agricultural research institutes and universities to create synergies in research, education, and international cooperation in agriculture, food, animal health and the environment. It represents over 6,700 researchers and 1,300 students, with a budget of 1.3 billion euros. Agreenium's goals are to collectively address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture through joint projects, international partnerships, and educational opportunities like masters programs and an international research school.
Rijsberman cgiar science overview funders forum 2-11-2012CGIAR
The document provides an update on CGIAR Research and Results. It discusses that food security is the greatest challenge facing humanity in coming decades. CGIAR aims to increase sustainable food production through sustainable intensification while addressing ongoing issues of food insecurity, undernutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. It summarizes the research focus and expected impacts of various CGIAR Research Programs such as MAIZE, WHEAT, Dryland Cereals, and Water, Land and Ecosystems. The document also highlights some early results and success stories from the research.
ForestsTreesAgroforestry – Presentation for Discussion with Donors and Partne...CGIAR
The document discusses forests, trees, and agroforestry research being conducted across multiple themes and centers to improve livelihoods and environmental management. It notes that 4 key elements are needed to effectively monitor and evaluate the large number of projects: 1) a common theory of change, 2) a common operational plan, 3) mapping individual grants to the operational plan, and 4) an outcomes theory to assess progress towards goals. The research aims to increase productivity, incomes, and environmental management through smallholder production, forest and tree conservation, landscape management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and impacts of trade and investment.
Improved nutrition and health system-level outcome: Progress, achievements, r...CGIAR
Improved nutrition and health in Nairobi, Kenya on November 5, 2013. The document discusses improving nutritional status through reducing stunting and increasing micronutrients as well as improved diet quality. This would lead to improved health status and reduced disease burden. Empowering women and poor communities through better policies, programs, and investments across sectors such as food, health, and gender can achieve impacts at scale.
Rijsberman srf action plan 2 nov 2012 punta del esteCGIAR
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- Mpact is a leading packaging manufacturer in Southern Africa with paper and plastics businesses.
- In 2015, revenue increased 10.8% to R9.5 billion and underlying operating profit increased 21% to R909 million.
- Major projects like the rPET recycling facility and a mill rebuild were successfully completed.
- The company employed over 4,400 people across Africa and offered skills development programs to 3,364 employees.
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1) Most jurisdictions have adopted a mix of regulation and supervisory oversight to implement the principles and standards.
2) Significant progress has been made but effective implementation is still a work in progress across jurisdictions.
3) Key recommendations are to finalize implementation efforts, strengthen supervisory cooperation across borders, ensure standards apply to all significant financial institutions, and conduct a follow up review in 2011.
This document provides a summary of a peer review report on the implementation of compensation principles and standards across FSB member jurisdictions. It finds that while significant progress has been made over the past year in developing regulatory frameworks, fully implementing the principles to align compensation with prudent risk-taking will require continued effort. It recommends several additional measures including enhanced supervisory cooperation on cross-border firms, development of industry risk-adjustment practices, and increased coverage of non-bank financial institutions. Authorities are urged to finalize implementation efforts in 2010 and firms to continue progressing risk alignment in compensation schemes.
The corporate governance framework should promote transparent and fair markets to efficiently allocate resources. It should be consistent with the rule of law and enable effective supervision and enforcement. An effective framework requires a sound legal, regulatory and institutional foundation that market participants can rely on. The framework comprises elements of legislation, regulation, self-regulation and voluntary commitments that vary between countries based on circumstances. Frameworks should be reviewed and updated as experiences and business environments change.
This document contains the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, which provide a framework for well-functioning corporate governance systems. The principles help policymakers evaluate and improve corporate governance rules and regulations to support economic efficiency, sustainable growth, and financial stability. They address issues such as shareholders' rights, equitable treatment of shareholders, institutional investors' role, disclosure and transparency, and board responsibilities. The principles were first published in 1999 and updated in 2015 following a review involving G20 countries, international organizations, experts and stakeholders.
This document discusses internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and the COSO 2013 framework. It notes that ICFR deficiencies continue to be a frequent audit finding for the PCAOB. The document then provides examples of how the 17 principles within the 5 COSO components could be applied through specific controls related to areas like governance, the control environment, management structure and hiring practices. The controls are meant to illustrate how the COSO framework addresses ICFR. It aims to help improve existing controls or implement a more robust control system.
1 WORK PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2020-2021 OIG-ERM-19-03 TatianaMajor22
1
WORK PLAN
FISCAL YEARS 2020-2021
OIG-ERM-19-03
i
Message from the Inspector General
I am pleased to present the Office of Inspector General (OIG) 2-year
work plan for fiscal years (FYs) 2020–2021. This publication
describes the audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigative
activities planned in support of OIG’s vision, mission, and strategic
goals and objectives. These activities will advance our oversight
agenda for the U.S. Department of State (Department) and the U.S.
Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
OIG is dedicated to delivering timely, high-quality products and work
that promote accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness; working
with stakeholders to hold accountable those who engage in fraud,
waste, or abuse; communicating effectively to support informed decision-making and effect
positive change; and increasing collaboration to maximize the benefits of OIG’s work.
OIG uses several criteria to identify the activities to focus on each year, including:
• Goals and objectives contained in our strategic plan
• Major management challenges facing the Department and USAGM as identified
each fiscal year by OIG
• Stakeholder priorities that promote efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of
foreign policy
• Results from organizational risk assessments
• Congressional mandates
• New or changing conditions affecting the programs and operations of the
Department and USAGM
• Availability of resources and expertise
This work plan supersedes previously issued work plans and will evolve, as necessary, to
ensure that OIG oversight operations remain relevant, timely, and responsive to the
priorities of the administration and Congress and the changing demands of our global
oversight mission.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Department, USAGM, and the Congress in
meeting our goals and fulfilling our mission.
Steve A. Linick
Inspector General
September 30, 2019
Steve A. Linick
ii
OUR VISION
To be a world-class organization and a catalyst for effective management,
accountability, and positive change in the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global
Media, and the foreign affairs community.
OUR MISSION
To conduct independent audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations to promote
economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and
mismanagement in the programs and operations of the Department and the U.S.
Agency for Global Media.
OUR VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY
We accept responsibility for our work products, services, and performance.
RESPECT
We promote diversity in the workplace and treat people with dignity and respect. We
expect civility as we conduct our work and in our interactions with each other.
COMMUNICATION
We clarify expectations and encourage candor. We communicate with purpose and
strive to align our words and our actions and to be aware of the effect we have on
others. We look for ways to improve ...
Qantas is recognized as a sustainability leader by key indices. They disclose their corporate social responsibility activities in annual reviews and follow standards like the Global Reporting Initiative framework to increase transparency and credibility of reporting. Qantas reports on initiatives like aircraft weight reduction to reduce fuel burn and emissions. They aim to fully disclose relevant indicators to make their CSR reporting more comprehensive.
The document provides an annual report on the extramural research and training program activities of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for fiscal year 2012. It summarizes that NIOSH awarded over $96 million in extramural funding in 203 awards. The largest portions of funding went to multidisciplinary research centers (52%) and investigator-initiated research grants (33%). It also describes NIOSH's extramural programs and funding priorities to promote occupational health and safety research.
This document discusses audit committees in the public sector. It begins by noting that audit committees are common in the private sector but less common in the non-market public sector. It then analyzes different types of public sector audit committees that exist in EU member states, including Central Advisory Boards, Internal Audit Management Committees, and Governance Audit Committees modeled after the private sector. The document argues that introducing audit committees requires certain preconditions and that their role and effectiveness depends on factors like a country's financial management practices and degree of managerial accountability. It concludes that while Governance Audit Committees can contribute to good governance, their introduction in developing countries requires caution to avoid ineffectiveness or creating a false sense of security.
The document summarizes the results of the 2011 International Comparison Program (ICP), which estimates purchasing power parities (PPPs) for 199 economies. Key findings include:
1) PPPs allow for more accurate comparisons of economic size and standards of living between countries than market exchange rates.
2) The 2011 ICP saw improvements over 2005, including a global core list of prices surveyed in all countries and enhanced national accounts data.
3) Results show substantial differences in the economic sizes of countries when measured using PPPs versus market exchange rates.
The GARP Buy Side Risk Managers Forum published Risk Principles for Asset Managers, a statement of best-practices guidelines prepared by senior risk management executives of leading investment firms. The Risk Principles document is updated and enhanced from a previous version published in 2008.
The directors are responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements for Ecobank Group that give a true and fair view of its financial position and comply with IFRS. This includes keeping proper accounting records, establishing adequate internal controls, and preparing financial statements using suitable policies, judgments and estimates.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility and confirm that the consolidated financial statements were prepared accordingly and give a true and fair view. They also confirm that Ecobank Group will continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
The independent auditors issued an opinion that the consolidated financial statements present fairly Ecobank Group's financial position in accordance with IFRS. Key audit matters included impairment of loans and advances, and valuation of goodwill
The G20 finance ministers observed the need to improve transparency and comparability of public sector financial reporting to strengthen public sector balance sheets. While standards for the private sector have become increasingly global through the IASB, development of standards for the public sector has lagged behind. The IPSASB aims to establish global standards for the public sector but faces constraints like its predecessor the IASC. To achieve global standards, the IPSASB may need to be restructured like the IASB to overcome limitations of being part-time and resource constrained.
Maintain & Audit Business Continuity PlansAmalfiCORE, LLC
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This document provides a summary of a peer review of the evaluation function of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The review assessed FAO's evaluation function against criteria of utility, credibility and independence.
Key findings include: FAO has a mature evaluation function but opportunities exist to improve strategic use of evaluations. Credibility of evaluations relies on individual managers but systems are being strengthened. Functional independence exists but could be further clarified.
Recommendations focus on: improving strategic use of evaluations; clarifying roles in country evaluations; strengthening the evaluation-management relationship; improving evaluation quality; systematizing evaluation practice; and clarifying issues regarding the independence of the evaluation office. Changes to FAO's evaluation policy charter are also
Summer Training Report on Financial Performance Analysis for MBAMegha Bansal
This document provides an overview of a summer training project report on the financial performance analysis of Surya Roshni Limited conducted over 45 days. It includes an acknowledgement, declaration, abstract, table of contents, and lists of tables and charts. The report analyzes the company's financial statements from 2013-2016 using various techniques like common size statements, ratio analysis, comparative statements, and cash flow analysis to evaluate the company's financial performance and position over time.
The document summarizes the 18th World Congress of Accountants held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Some key details:
- A record-breaking 6,050 delegates from 134 countries attended, far surpassing the 81 attendees at the first congress in 1904.
- The theme was "Accountants: Sustaining Value Creation" which focused on sustainability and integrated reporting.
- Speakers from over 40 countries discussed topics like integrated reporting, standards convergence, and challenges for small accounting practices.
- Sustainability initiatives included providing reusable water bottles and contributing funds to plant 600 trees to offset carbon emissions.
- The congress brought together accounting leaders and organizations from around the world to discuss issues facing the
The document summarizes the 18th World Congress of Accountants held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Some key details:
- A record-breaking 6,050 delegates from 134 countries attended, far surpassing the 81 attendees at the first congress in 1904.
- The theme was "Accountants: Sustaining Value Creation" which focused on sustainability and integrated reporting.
- Speakers from over 40 countries discussed topics like integrated reporting, standards convergence, and challenges for small accounting practices.
- Sustainability initiatives included providing reusable water bottles and contributing funds to plant 600 trees to offset carbon emissions.
- The congress brought together accounting leaders and organizations from around the world to discuss issues facing the
Gendered youth transitions to adulthood in the Drylands: Implications for tar...CGIAR
This presentation was given on 19 December 2019 by Esther Njuguna-Mungai (CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals), Ms. Katindi Sivi-Njonjo (GLDC Affiliated PhD student) and Dr. Eileen Bogweh Nchanji (International Center for Tropical Agriculture / CIAT) as part of the webinar ‘Gendered youth transitions to adulthood in the Drylands: Implications for targeting'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-youth-dryland/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
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This presentation was given by Alessandra Galiè (ILRI) and Cathy Farnworth (independent) on 27 November 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Power through: A new concept in the empowerment discourse'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-power-through/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
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1 WORK PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2020-2021 OIG-ERM-19-03 TatianaMajor22
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work plan for fiscal years (FYs) 2020–2021. This publication
describes the audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigative
activities planned in support of OIG’s vision, mission, and strategic
goals and objectives. These activities will advance our oversight
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2. Contents
COMPILATION REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CONSORTIUM BOARD 3
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD CHAIR ............................................................... 4
STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 5
MANAGEMENT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ........ 6
CONSORTIUM FINANCIAL REPORT 2010 ....................................................... 7
Statement of Position as of December 31, 2010 ................................ 7
Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 ......... 8
Changes in Nets Assets as of December 31, 2010 .............................. 9
CONSORTIUM FINANCIAL REPORT 2011 ..................................................... 10
Statement of Position as of December 31, 2011 .............................. 10
Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 ....... 11
Changes in Net Assets as of December 31, 2011 ............................. 12
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...................................................... 13
Introduction ..................................................................................... 13
Statement of Purpose ...................................................................... 13
Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 14
Summary of significant accounting policies ..................................... 15
Exclusion .......................................................................................... 16
Mode of Operation/Integration ....................................................... 16
CGIAR Consortium Board ................................................................. 17
2010 Financial Statements .............................................................. 18
2011 Financial Statements .............................................................. 20
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3. Compilation report to the Board of Trustees of the Consortium Board
On the basis of information provided by the management of the Consortium Office, CGIAR-IAU
staff have assisted the Consortium Office in compiling the Statements of Position as at December
31, 2010 and 2011, and the accompanying Statements of Activities and Statements of Changes in
Net Assets for the calendar years then ended.
As stated in paragraph 2 of Management Statement of Responsibility for Financial Reporting , the
Consortium Offices' financial records during calendar years 2010 and 2011 were maintained by
three different organizations (Bioversity International in Rome, Italy, World Fish Centre in
Penang, Malaysia and the Association for International Agricultural Research Centers in
Arlington, Virginia, USA). The external auditors of all three organizations have audited their
financial statements for calendar years 2010 and 2011 including Consortium Office transactions
and have expressed unqualified opinions for both 2010 and 2011.
We confirm that the Statement of Position as of 31 December 2010 and 2011, and the
accompanying Statements of Activities and Statements of Changes in net Assets for the years
then ended, have been compiled from information received from Bioversity International, the
World Fish Center and the Association for International Agricultural Research Centers and are in
accordance with such information.
CGIAR-Internal Audit Unit
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4. For the Years Ended 31 December 2010 and 2011
Statement of the Board Chair
As part of the reform of the CGIAR, the Consortium Board came into existence on 1 January
2010. The subsequent two years saw significant steps in the reform process, including:
• Approval of the majority of the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) portfolio not only by
the Consortium Board but also by the Fund Council
• Selection of Montpellier, France as the headquarters of the Consortium Office
• Selection of key staff for the Consortium Office
• The establishment of temporary offices in Montpellier for Consortium use until purpose-
build facilities are completed
• The recognition of the Consortium as an international organization initiated, with the first
signatures on the Agreement (France and Hungary).
The biggest achievement has been to begin creating a clear identity for the Consortium Board and
Office in their roles working closely with the CGIAR member centers (especially their Boards of
Trustees and Directors-General), the Fund Council and the Independent Science and Partnership
Council (ISPC). The success of the reform requires solid relationships between institutions and
individuals, and it is gratifying to report that a very positive spirit of collaboration is emerging. I
believe that significant progress has been achieved in building a new CGIAR, although at the
same time we acknowledge that much more needs to be done.
Developments in the global landscape in the past years have underscored the need for
international cooperation to achieve global food security. The challenges are well-known: food
security for expanding populations in developing countries, climate change, shortages of water
and arable land, to name but a few. In collaboration with its many partners, the CGIAR needs to
ensure the efficiency, quality, relevance, and impact of its research in order to have a central role
on the international stage.
My past two years as chair of the Consortium Board have been rewarding. My fellow Board
members and I are proud to be part of the reform and planning for the future so that the CGIAR
can continue to carry out its critical mission.
On behalf of the Consortium Board, I would like to express my great appreciation to the many
CGIAR participants and partners for their dedication and hard work, and I look forward to
continued collaboration to achieve the goals of the CGIAR.
Carlos Perez del Castillo
Chair,Consortium Board
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5. Statement on Risk Management
The Consortium Board of Trustees has responsibility for ensuring an appropriate risk
management system is in place to identify and manage high and significant risks for the
implementation of the CGIAR Research Programs (CRP’s) that are the foundation of the overall
CGIAR research objectives. In particular, the Consortium Board of Trustees has an obligation to
CGIAR donors and the CGIAR Fund Council to account for CRP expenditure from all sources
and to ensure that the Impact Pathway is efficient and effective.
Risks may be financial, operational, or reputational and are inherent in the nature, modus
operandi and location of the Consortium activities, and are dynamic as the operating environment
changes. They include the following: low impact of scientific activities; misallocation of
scientific efforts away from agreed priorities; loss of reputation for scientific excellence and
integrity; business disruption; insufficient funding and liquidity problems; transaction processing
failures; loss of assets including information assets; failure to mobilize and utilize qualified and
experienced human and other resources; and failures in the execution of legal, fiduciary and
agency responsibilities.
The Board is in the process of adopting a risk management policy. This will include a framework
by which management identifies, evaluates and prioritizes risks and opportunities across the
organization; develops risk mitigation strategies which balance benefits with costs; monitors the
implementation of these strategies; and periodically reports to the Board on results. The risk
assessments will incorporate the results of collaborative risk assessments with CGIAR Centers,
System Office components and other entities in relation to shared risks arising from jointly
managed activities. The risk management framework seeks to draw upon international best
practice in codes and standards. As part of a continuous improvement effort, the design and
effectiveness of the risk management system and internal controls will be subject to ongoing
review by the Board’s Audit Committee.
Risk mitigation strategies include the development and implementation of monitoring and
evaluation guidelines for all research activities. The Consortium endeavors to manage risk by
ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure, controls, systems and people are in place throughout
the organization. Key practices employed in managing risks regarding the CRP’s include clear
policies and accountabilities, financial and programmatic reporting, and the implementation of a
Performance Management System.
The years of these financial statements are the first years of the Consortium’s operations, and
while the risk management framework was not yet in place the Board is satisfied with the
attention paid by management to risk management and the effectiveness of internal controls.
Lynn Haight
Chair, Audit Committee, Consortium Board
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6. Management Statement of Responsibility for Financial Reporting
Consortium Management is required to prepare these financial statements, and is responsible for
the accuracy and reliability of the financial information. The 2011 and 2010 aggregated financial
statements, expressed in USD 000, have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
of the CGIAR as contained in the Financial Guidelines No. 2 – Accounting Policies and
Reporting Practices.
The Consortium’s accounts for the years 2011 and 2010 were maintained in three different
locations: Bioversity (in Rome Italy), the World Fish Center (in Penang, Malaysia), and the
Association for International Agricultural Research Centers (in Arlington, Virginia, USA). The
Consortium’s financial transactions and balances were shown as a component of the financial
statements of these three organizations in both years. These organizations have each maintained a
system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded
and the financial records of the center are properly kept. Their external auditors independently
audited the financial statements of the three entities, and unqualified opinions were expressed for
both the years concerned.
The Consortium also has fiduciary responsibility as the recipient of funds from the CGIAR Fund
– these funds are fully disbursed to the CGIAR Centers on receipt, and are not reflected in these
financial statements. These funds are for implementation of CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs),
institutional support (“stability funding” for centers), and genebank support.
The Consortium has been supported by the CGIAR shared Internal Audit Unit, which will
provide regular and ongoing evaluations and recommendations regarding adequacy of the
Consortium’s policies and procedures and the effectiveness of their implementation.
The Consortium financial systems provide an accurate summary of its operations and enable
management to identify and discern risks while at the same time providing assurance that
financial statements and management reports are reliable.
The Consortium Management is of the opinion that these financial statements, as presented in this
document, give an accurate, reliable and complete view of the financial position of the
Consortium for the two years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. There were no events
subsequent to 31 December 2011 which would have any material impact on them.
Carlos Perez Gordon MacNeil
Board Chair Director of Finance and Corporate Services
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7. Consortium Financial Report 2010
Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2010
All figures USD 000's
Notes 2010
Current Assets
Accounts Receivable 22 5,234
Total Current Assets 5,234
Current Liabilities
Donor Grants Payable 23 533
Total Current Liabilities 533
Net Assets 4,701
Consortium Reserves
Core Funds 3,319
CGIAR Alliance 1,382
Total Reserves 4,701
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8. Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2010
All figures USD 000's
Core Alliance Pre-reform Restricted Total
Revenue
Donor Grants 8,941 - 766 - 9,707
Center Contributions to Alliance - 1,047 - - 1,047
Centers -
- - - 20 20
Board Orientation Programme
Interest - 6 - - 6
Total Revenue 8,941 1,053 766 20 10,780
Expenses
Personnel 479 527 323 - 1,329
Supplies and Services 7,723 119 340 20 8,202
Travel 467 - 27 - 494
Administration charges 347 5 76 - 428
Total Expenditure 9,016 651 766 20 10,453
Net Surplus
(75) 402 - - 327
(Deficit)
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9. Statement of Changes in Nets Assets as of December 31, 2010
All figures USD 000's
Undesignated
CGIAR Secretariat/
CGIAR Alliance Total
Fund Office
Balances 1 January, 2010. - - -
Transfers in from pre-Reform Systems
3,394 1,276 4,670
Operations
Net Surplus (Deficit) (75) 402 327
Subtotal 3,319 1,678 4,997
Less Transfers to System Offices - (296) (296)
Balances 31 December, 2010 3,319 1,382 4,701
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10. Consortium Financial Report 2011
Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2011
All figures USD 000's
2011 2010
Notes
Current Assets
Accounts Receivable 28 1,388 5,234
Donor Grants Receivable 29 64 -
Total Current Assets 1,452 5,234
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
WorldFish 30 38
Donor Grants Payable 31 433 533
Total Current Liabilities 471 533
Net Assets 981 4,701
Consortium
Reserves
Core Funds (116) 3,319
CGIAR Alliance 1,097 1,382
Total Reserves 981 4,701
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11. Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2011
All figures USD 000's
CGIAR
Secretariat/ Alliance Pre-reform Restricted Total
Fund Office
Revenue
Donor Grants 1,623 - 665 697 2,985
Expenses by Natural Classification
Personnel 2,373 - 472 273 3,118
Supplies and Services 1,888 37 119 318 2,362
Operational Travel 440 - 3 46 489
Administration Charges 357 - 71 60 488
Total Expenses 5,058 37 665 697 6,457
Net Surplus (Deficit) (3,435) (37) - - (3,472)
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12. Statement of Changes in Net Assets as of December 31, 2011
All figures USD 000's
Undesignated
CGIAR Secretariat/
CGIAR Alliance Total
Fund Office
Balances 1 January, 2010 - - -
Transfers in from pre-Reform Systems
3,394 1,276 4,670
Operations
Net Surplus/Deficit (75) 402 327
Sub-total 3,319 1,678 4,997
Less Transfers to System Offices - (296) (296)
Balances 31 December, 2010 3,319 1,382 4,701
Net Surplus/Deficit (3,435) (37) (3,472)
Sub-total (116) 1,345 1,229
Transfers to System Offices - (248) (248)
Balances 31 December, 2011 (116) 1 097 981
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13. Notes to the Financial Statements
Introduction
1. The CGIAR has been going through significant reforms, and 2010 in particular was a year
of transition for the whole CGIAR. At the beginning of the year, there were two central
organizations: the CGIAR Secretariat was still in place and the CGIAR Alliance was operating as
an adhoc body to represent the CGIAR centers during the reform process. By the end of the year,
both bodies had been dissolved and in their place were the Fund Council and Fund Office
(representing the donors) and the CGIAR Consortium Board and Office (representing the
centers).
Statement of Purpose
2. The purpose of the Consortium is to provide leadership to the CGIAR system and
coordinate activities among Member Centers and other Partners within the framework of CGIAR
Research Programs, in order to enable them to enhance their individual and collective
contribution to the achievement of the CGIAR vision, through such means as:
a) Fostering a more conducive international environment for agricultural research for
development and increasing CGIAR relevance and effectiveness within the
institutional architecture for international development;
b) Enhancing the impact of Member Center research through common strategic
objectives, programmatic convergence, concerted action and fostering innovation;
c) Together with the CGIAR Fund Council, expanding the financial resources
available to the Member Centers to conduct their work;
d) Managing the allocation of funds to meet priorities identified in the Strategy and
Results Framework, and serving as a central point of fiduciary and operational
accountability for all funds that pass to the Consortium and/or to the Member
Centers from the Fund;
e) Improving the cost-efficiency of each Member Center and of the CGIAR system
as a whole through the provision of advice, shared functions and research
platforms, and other means; and
f) Identifying with the Member Centers and promoting opportunities to achieve gains
in relevance, efficiency and effectiveness.
3. The Consortium shall in particular carry out the following activities–
a) Develop, in cooperation with the Member Centers and with the input of a broad
range of donors and partners, a unified CGIAR Strategy and Results Framework
for approval by the Funders Forum;
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14. b) Maintain relations with Donors and the CGIAR Fund Council with a view to
obtaining funding for CGIAR Research Programs and the institutional structure of
the Member Centers;
c) Develop, in cooperation with the Member Centers, approve and manage
performance of CGIAR Research Programs;
d) Keep under review the efficiency and optimal organizational structure of the
system of Member Centers and decide on appropriate action in accordance with
this Constitution;
e) Develop, manage and operate, in cooperation with Member Centers, as
appropriate, shared services for Member Centers with a view to increasing
operational efficiency;
f) Communicate the role of the CGIAR, the Consortium and the Member Centers and
carry out advocacy in international fora.
Vision and Mission
4. The goals of the CGIAR are reducing rural poverty, enhancing food security, improving
nutrition and health, and sustainably managing natural resources.
5. In December 2009, the CGIAR opened a new chapter in its 39-year history by adopting a
new business model. The 2009 CGIAR Business Meeting held on 8 December 2009 endorsed the
reforms that had been designed over the previous two years, and approved the founding
documents of the reformed CGIAR – including drafts of the Constitution of the Consortium on
International Agricultural Research Centers, the CGIAR Fund Framework, the joint declaration
for outcomes between the Consortium and the Fund, and the monitoring and evaluation
framework. This initiated the process of establishing the CGIAR Fund and Fund Council, the
Consortium, and the Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC).
6. The central innovation of the new model is to clearly delineate the responsibilities and
accountability of those who conduct research and those who fund it. The Consortium unites the
international agricultural research and natural resource management Centers supported by the
CGIAR and provides a single contact point for donors. Similarly, CGIAR donors join together in
the CGIAR Fund the new multi-donor, multiyear trust fund administered by the World Bank with
the aim of harmonizing their contributions to agricultural research for development, improving
the quantity and quality of funding available, and engendering greater financial stability.
7. These institutional changes shifted the focus from Centers to CGIAR Research Programs
(CRPs), the new instrument for planning and conducting research in the CGIAR. These are
implemented by one Lead Center and multiple partners, including partners external to the
CGIAR.
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15. 8. The years 2010 and 2011 have seen important building blocks of the reformed CGIAR put
in place, including the CGIAR Fund and the CGIAR Consortium, the formulation and approval of
pillar institutional documents, and the start of the implementation of CGIAR Research Programs
(CRPs).
9. The reformed CGIAR will have the structure and capacities to meet the challenges of the
twenty-first century, delivering improved food security in the developing world while
maintaining our environmental heritage for future generations.
Summary of significant accounting policies
10. The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (the “Consortium”)
prepares its statements of financial position, revenue and expenses in accordance with the
accounting policies and reporting practices prescribed by the CGIAR Financial Guidelines for
international agricultural research centers.
11. For the years 2010 and 2011, the transactions relating to the Consortium’s financial
activities were recorded in the books of Bioversity International, World Fish Center and
Association of International Agricultural Research Centers (AIARC). Each of these
organizations has been audited and received an unqualified opinion for both of these years.
12. The major accounting policies followed at the Consortium are summarized below:
a) Basis of Accounting
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and
under the accrual basis of accounting.
b) Translation of currencies
The Consortium’s financial statements are stated in U.S. dollars. Those assets and
liabilities denominated in other currencies are translated at the exchange rate in effect at
the end of each financial period. Grants received in currencies other than U.S. dollars are
recorded at market exchange rates in effect at the time the grant is received or, if
outstanding at 31 December, at the market rate of exchange in effect at the year’s end.
Income and expenses in currencies other than U.S. dollars are initially recorded at the
official exchange rate on the dates of the transactions. Profits and losses arising on
exchange are included in the annual results of operations.
c) Net assets
Net assets comprise the residual interest in an entity’s assets after liabilities are deducted.
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16. d) Revenue recognition
Cash grants are recorded at the face value of the cash received or the US dollar equivalent.
Grant revenue is recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Consortium will
comply with the conditions, and the grant will be received. Restricted grants are
recognized as revenue to the extent of expenses incurred.
e) Expenses
Expenses are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting.
Exclusion
13. These financial statements are only for the operational activities of the Alliance and the
Consortium. The Consortium also has fiduciary responsibility for amounts received from the
CGIAR Fund – these funds are fully disbursed to the CGIAR Centers on receipt, and are not
reflected in the Statements of Position and Revenue and Expenditure for 2011 and 2010 here
reported. These funds are for implementation of CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs), institutional
support (“stability funding for centers”), and genebank support.
14. This set of financial statements does not include a Statement of Cash flows as the
Consortium did not itself hold any cash balances. Bioversity, World Fish and AIARC managed
cash transactions on behalf of the Consortium for these two years, and the cash flows have been
reflected in their audited Financial statements.
Mode of Operation/Integration
15. The Alliance was based within the FAO facilities in Rome, Italy, and Bioversity provided
human resources, financial and travel services. There was also a small office in
Montevideo, Uruguay which provided support to the Board Chair. It was determined that
Montpellier, France would be the permanent home of the Consortium Office, and in April
the staff moved into temporary facilities there.
16. While the financial support services during 2010 and 2011 were mostly provided by
Bioversity, there were also receipts from contributions and payments of expenditures
managed by World Fish, in Penang, Malaysia and AIARC, in Washington DC, USA.
17. Pre-Reform System Operations refer to operational units in the areas of Information and
Communications Technology, Knowledge Management, Intellectual Property and Gender.
These were would down as separate functions during 2010 and 2011, and their activities
are now part of the Consortium Office.
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17. CGIAR Consortium Board
18. All members of the CGIAR Consortium Board were appointed as of 1 January 2010,
except Agnes Mwang'ombe who was appointed as of February 1, 2011. All members
were still in office on 31 December 2011:
Name Country Position
Carlos Perez Castillo Uruguay Chair
Carl Hausmann USA Vice-Chair
Agnes Mwang'ombe Kenya Member
Mohamed Ait-Kadi Morocco Member
Tom Arnold Ireland Member
Ganesan Balachander India Member
Gebisa Ejita USA Member
Ian Goldin UK Member
Lynn Haight Canada Member
Lloyd Lepage was appointed as CEO in October 2010, and resigned in October 2011; during his
term of office, he was also a Board Member.
19. The Board members have received honoraria and reimbursement of fares and other travel
expenses incurred for board meetings and other trips in accordance with their contracts.
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18. 2010 Financial Statements
20. During the year 2010, the financial records of the Consortium were kept in three separate
organizations affiliated with CGIAR. These were Bioversity, located in Rome Italy; and
World Fish, located in Penang Malaysia; and the Association of International Agricultural
Research Center (AIARC), located in Virginia, United States. The financial statements are
prepared by aggregating the results of financial reports prepared by these three centers.
21. Funds for 2010 were contributed from a variety of sources:
• Contributions from the 15 CGIAR centers
• Individual Donors (IBRD, Switzerland, Ireland, DFID UK, China, DGIS Netherlands)
contributing for the:
o Change Initiative Fund (CIF)
o Interim Consortium Office
22. Accounts Receivable consists of:
Funds held by 31 December, 2010
Bioversity 3,510
World Fish 175
AIARC 1,549
Total 5,234
23. Donor Grants Payable consists of:
31 December,
Project Donor
2010
ICT/KM - Transition Change Initiative Fund 74
ICT/KM - General Operations World Bank/DFID 239
CIF Donors - CAS/IP Change Initiative Fund 78
Legal Canada 96
Board Orientation Program CG Centers 46
Total 533
The movements for the year are shown in Exhibit 2 below
24. There were no commitments or contingencies at the end of the financial year. Nor were
there any subsequent events that would have any material impact.
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19. Schedules to 2010 Financial Statements
Exhibit 1
Schedule of Grant Revenue
CGIAR Secretariat/
Alliance Pre-reform Restricted Total
Fund Office
Switzerland 763 - - - 763
DFID 5,854 - 166 - 6,020
China 200 - - - 200
Netherlands 550 - - - 550
Ireland 980 - - - 980
IBRD 575 - 600 - 1,175
Total 8,922 - 766 - 9,688
Exhibit 2
Schedule of Restricted Grants
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31 December Transfers
Donor Receipts Expenses December
2009 from Alliance
2010
Change Initiative
ICT/KM - Transition (76) 146 300 (296) 74
Fund
ICT/KM - General Operations World Bank/DFID - - 409 (170) 239
Change Initiative
CIF Donors - CAS/IP (72) 150 300 (300) 78
Fund
Legal Services Canada 96 - - - 96
Total (52) 296 1,009 (766) 487
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20. 2011 Financial Statements
25. During the year 2011, the financial records of the Consortium were kept in three separate
organizations affiliated with CGIAR. These were Bioversity, located in Rome Italy; and
World Fish, located in Penang Malaysia; and the Association of International Agricultural
Research Center (AIARC), located in Virginia, United States. The financial statements are
prepared by aggregating the results of financial reports prepared by these three centers.
26. It is the responsibility of the Management of the Consortium to prepare the financial
reports.
27. CGIAR Secretariat/Fund Office grants for 2011 were contributed from CGIAR Fund and
Norway.
28. Accounts Receivable consists of:
Description 31-Dec-2011 31-Dec-2010
Funds held by Bioversity 145 3,510
Funds held by World Fish - 175
Funds held by AIARC - 1,549
CGIAR Fund – Final Installment for 2011 Budget 1,243 -
Totals 1,388 5,234
29. Donor Grants Receivable consists of
Description 31-Dec-2011 31-Dec-2010
WB ICT-KM Operations 26 -
European Commission Openair 21 -
FAO CIARD 17 -
CGIAR Fund – Final Installment for 2011 Budget 64 -
30. Accounts Payable – Donors consists of a sum due to World Fish for reimbursement of
expenses incurred on behalf of the Consortium Office.
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21. 31. Donor Grants Payable consists of:
Notes to the Accounts 31-Dec-2011 31-Dec-2010
Accounts Payable
Change Initiative Fund - 74
World Bank/DFID - 239
Change Initiative Fund - 78
Canada - 96
Swiss IP and Legal 119 -
Swiss OCS 190 -
ICT/KM Gates 49 -
Netherlands NPI Initiative 45 -
CG Centers 30 46
Totals 433 533
32. There were no commitments or contingencies at the end of the financial year. Nor were
there any subsequent events that would have any material impact.
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22. Schedules to 2011 Financial Statements
Exhibit 1
Schedule of Grant Revenue
CGIAR
Secretariat/ Alliance Pre-reform Restricted Total
Fund Office
Revenue and Gains
Norway 380 - - - 380
CGIAR Fund 1,243 - - - 1,243
System Offices and Restricted Grants - - 665 697 1,362
Total 1,623 - 665 697 2,985
Exhibit 2
Schedule of Restricted Grants
Balances 31 Transfers Balances 31
Bioversity
Project Donor December, of Receipts Expenses December,
Reference
2010 Balances 2011
OO-
Legal Services Canada 96 - - (96) -
ALX004
Board Orientation Program CG Centers 46 - 40 (56) 30
SW-
Intellectual Property Services Support SDC - - 258 (139) 119
ALX005
SW-
Support for One Corporate System (OCS) SDC - - 258 (68) 190
ALX006
OO-ICT002 ICT/KM - Common Services Provision Gates - 49 - 49
CI-ICT002 AMKN - Phase II CCAFS - 29 30 (59) -
CI-ICT003 AMKN - Phase III CCAFS - 58 (58) -
EU-ICT020 OPENAIR EC - 22 11 (54) (21)
FA-ICT020 CIARD FAO - 64 (81) (17)
MK- MacKnight
McKnight Foundation - 43 - (43) -
CAS001 Foundation
NT-
NPI Initiative 2007-2010 DGIS-NL - (171) 171 - -
CAS013
NPI Initiative 2011-2012 DGIS-NL - - 88 (43) 45
Total 142 (28) 978 (697) 395
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