The Diversity and Inclusion Conference, held on February 2-3, 2017, in Nairobi, Kenya, aims to promote the significance of diversity and inclusion in agricultural research and workplaces. Key speakers include influential leaders and experts who will share insights and engage in discussions around enhancing these values. The event also features workshops and presentations focused on building inclusive cultures and strategies within organizations.

1. PROGRAM
1 February: 17:00 Arrival and check-in
2 February: 09:00 Welcome; Michael Veltman, HR CoP and Jacqueline Ashby, GARP
09:10 Opening address; Professor Tony Simons, DG of ICRAF
09:30 Key note address; Dr. Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Representative in Kenya
09:55 Message of encouragement; Rachel Kyte, CEO Sustainable Energy for All
10:00 BREAK
10:30 It’s all about the mix; Nicolette Wuring, Author of Customer Advocacy
12:00 LUNCH
13:30 Mini-Workshops
1. Building Cultures of Inclusion: Benefits and Limitations of Mentoring Programs
Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg and Dr. Apollo Nkwake of AWARD
2. Management Roles in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Kathleen M. Vaughan, QED Consulting
15:00 BREAK
15:30 Presentation and webinar
Gender in the Workplace: Results of the CGIAR-IEA Evaluation
Rachel Bedouin, CGIAR Independent Evaluation Arrangement (IEA)
Professor Deborah Merrill-Sands, University of New Hampshire
17:00 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy; Dr Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
18:00 Cocktails; Reception
3 February: 09:00 Opening, Michael Veltman and Jacqueline Ashby
09:10 Panel discussion
Diversity and Inclusion in Agriculture Research: What works and why?
Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Dr. Jemimah Njuki of IDRC, Professor Sanni Lateef
of FUNAAB, Dr. Ramni Jamnadass and Christine Larson-Luhila of ICRAF
10:10 Moving forward together; Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
10:30 BREAK
11:00 Discussion groups
12:00 Presentations from discussion groups
12:30 LUNCH
14:00 Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – the Future for the CGIAR;
Dr. Jimmy Smith, DG of ILRI
14:30 CGIAR Collaborative Platform on Gender Research; Rhiannon Pyburn, KIT
Sustainable Economic Development
15:00 BREAK
15:30 Open forum and wrap up
16:30 Closing
CGIAR Diversity and
Inclusion Conference
2 and 3 February 2017, ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya

2. Welcome to the Diversity and Inclusion Conference!
This Conference is a joint initiative of the CGIAR HR Community of Practice (CoP)
and the CGIAR Gender in Agricultural Research Program (GARP), supported by
the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) and
hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).
The objectives of this conference are:
1. To bring together representatives of CGIAR and other internationally
working organizations to jointly reconfirm the importance of diversity and
inclusion for the future development of our organizations
2. To share experiences with colleagues from these organizations, on the
efforts of enhancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in
agricultural research.
3. To bring together ideas and recommendations for further actions and
activities to enhance diversity and inclusion both in agricultural research
and in the workplaces of our organizations.
For more information on speakers and to access resources please follow this link:
https://gender.cgiar.org/diversityconference/
CGIAR Diversity and
Inclusion Conference
2 and 3 February 2017, ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya2 and 3 February 2017, ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya