CG-MAP

The CGIAR lacks a System-wide application that allows easy access to information on research and research-related activities (as well as the analysis of such information) pertaining to the CGIAR Centers and Challenge Programs over time. For the implementation of CGIAR System Priorities and the development of a more programmatic approach to research and for information sharing in the CGIAR, a System-wide project information management system is needed.

A system that compiles project information generated by the Centers and Challenge Programs into a System-wide Medium Term Plan (MTP) database is proposed as the best model to serve the purposes identified above. The recommended application will build on the Centers' internal workflows and facilitate the development and submission of MTPs to the Science Council, link the project information with the respective financial information submitted into the Financial Information System (FIS) and streamline reporting in the Performance Measurement System (PMS) by linking the relevant standardized data fields, thereby removing the need to re-enter information. The proposed system includes a local, Center-level, which will communicate and submit information to a centralized MTP HUB that will be accessible to System users such as the CGIAR Secretariat, Science Council, etc.

Objectives

• Facilitate MTP development, submission and assessment
• Align data and information in the MTP, FIS and PM Systems
• Capture standardized information across all Centers and Challenge Programs for analysis at the System level by the CGIAR Science Council, Secretariat and other users
• Improve access to project information for communication, marketing and advocacy purposes

Expected Outputs

• Centers and Challenge Programs will have a local MTP application that facilitates MTP submission to the Science Council
• The CGIAR will have a centralized MTP HUB application that serves as an access point for all Center and Challenge Program MTPs, allowing aggregation, review and monitoring of project information at System Priority and multi-partner program level
• Aggregation of data and information across Centers will facilitate regional planning and the identification of research gaps
• Centers will be able to share and access selected information with other Centers and external parties
• Bodies such as the Science Council and the Marketing Group will be able to quickly prepare reports and analysis on Center and Challenge Program projects and research activities over time
• Users will be able to quickly find out if other Centers are working on similar projects
• External users will eventually be able to access information related to activities carried out by Centers and Challenge Programs

Lead Administrative Center

Bioversity International (Bioversity)

Project Coordinator

Antonella Pastore

Project Status

Project activities initiated 2007

Project in Detail

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For More Information

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