GFAR is a stakeholder-led initiative that serves as a neutral forum for the discussion of strategic issues in agricultural research for development (ARD). It facilitates and promotes cost-effective partnerships and strategic alliances among ARD stakeholders in their efforts to alleviate poverty, increase food security and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
GFAR has a number of research partnerships grouped under four headings:
- Genetic Resources Management & Biotechnology
- Natural Resources Management & Agroecology
- Commodity Chains
- Policy Management & Institutional Development
The website, e-GFAR, also contains links to discussion fora, other ARD web resources and a document store of GFAR publications.