General objective

To consult the non-CGIAR partners in East and Central Africa on the design and implementation of the CGIAR Research Program 3 on Roots, Tubers and Banana (CRP RTB)

Specific objectives

The specific objectives to:
1.    enhance awareness about the CGIAR reform among non-CGIAR stakeholders
2.    Sensitize stakeholders on CRP3  on Roots, Tubers and Banana (RTB)
3.    Obtain input of stakeholders into the design and implementation of RTB mega-programme 3

Workshops outputs

The anticipated workshop outputs are:
•    Awareness and common understanding on CRP RTB. 
•    Stakeholder views and perspectives on the design and implementation of CRP RTB with respect to:
–    Themes
–    The desired impact and how to achieve it
–    How to involve the stakeholders
–    How to address partnerships, gender/youth integration, communication management and capacity strengthening

Workshop process

The workshop process will be guided five major steps:
1.    Creating awareness about the CGIAR reform process
2.    Providing information about CRP on Roots, Tubers and Banana
3.    Feedback and stakeholder input into CRP RTB themes
4.    Exploring thematic impacts and success factors
5.    Mechanisms for addressing cross-cutting issues in CRP RTB