Survey System Science
Url of the work PAD
https://pad.system-s.org/p/qfeX3dsf_klvbE_3bZeN
Referent(s)
Missions and objectives
Integrate, in the survey of Scaling for Impact Program of the CGIAR, a short survey on System Science in education curriculae and research projects in Africa.In partnership with universities, NARS and NGOs.
State of progress
In progress
Group's Members
• Collaborative efforts on mainstreaming system science for addressing the wicked challenges of smallholder agri-food systems
Descheemaeker Katrien
Professionnal title : Professor
Scientific fields : Crop Modeling Agricultural Systems Agronomy
Main affiliation : Wageningen University and Research
I am passionate about systems science to address urgent global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.
Presentation
Katrien Descheemaeker is Professor Plant Production Systems in the Plant Science Group of Wageningen University (Netherlands). Katrien's research focuses on farming systems analysis, soil-plant-animal interactions, sustainable development and resource use efficiency, with a special interest in the functioning and dynamics of mixed crop-livestock systems. Current activities combine experimental trial work with simulation modelling to identify and assess options for sustainable intensification and climate-smart agriculture. Across various projects on smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Descheemaeker designs participatory and co-learning approaches that aim to co-design tailored agricultural technologies and practices to improve farm productivity, food security, resilience to shocks, and natural resource integrity.What I can bring to this network ?
Experience with research and education in systems analysis of agricultural systems. Educational material; tools and methods for systems analysisWhat I seek in this network ?
What I seek in this network ?
Hanke-Louw Nora
Scientific fields : capacity sharing project management
Main affiliation : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Secondary affiliation : CGIAR
Nora Hanke-Louw is a seasoned Project Coordinator at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), renowned for her leadership in scaling sustainable agricultural and water management initiatives across East and Southern Africa. With a robust background in project management and business administration, she excels in orchestrating complex projects that drive impactful outcomes and foster sustainable growth in the region.
What I can bring to this network ?
Attending to explore and present further South-South networks and publications.What I seek in this network ?
Listening and networkingKumar Shalander
Professionnal title : Professor
Deputy Global Research Program Director: Enabling Systems Transformation
Main affiliation : International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
shalander.kumar@icrisat.org 500075 Hyderabad
9989807521
Agri-food system Transformation for resilience, sustainability and human wellbeing
Presentation
Dr Shalander Kumar leads the Markets, Institutions, and Policies cluster and is Deputy Global Research Program Director of the Enabling Systems Transformation Program at ICRISAT, Hyderabad. Dr Kumar has over three decades of experience working in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Current focus of his work is on data driven systems approaches for scaling climate smart and nutrition sensitive agricultural value chains and food systems; tools and frameworks for co-designing holistic solutions for resilient farm and food systems; and food and development policy analysis around transformation, seed systems, agri-business opportunities, climate adaptation and mainstreaming millets.What I can bring to this network ?
Systems analysis, multicriteria and bioeconomic modelling for evaluating and co-designing systemic solutions bundles for systems transformationWhat I seek in this network ?
• Global networking to strengthen knowledge on systems science• Collaborative efforts on mainstreaming system science for addressing the wicked challenges of smallholder agri-food systems
WERY Jacques
Professionnal title : Professor
Scientific fields : Agricultural Systems Agronomy
Main affiliation : L'Institut Agro
3 rue de la Frégate 34080 Montpellier
+33671916585
An agronomist with passion for international and interdisciplinary collaborations for a change in agri-food systems