CRP 3.3 (GLOBAL RICE SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP) 
PERFORMANCE MONITORING REPORT 2013 
 
 
  
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A. KEY MESSAGES (1 ½ page) 
The development and dissemination of GRiSP’s products and services proceeded as planned. Major 
steps were made in sharpening the description and analysis of the causal chain leading toward impact 
of GRiSP research. A synthesis was made of the historic evidence base for the impact of international 
rice research on the CGIAR system-level outcomes (SLOs) of poverty alleviation, food security, health 
and nutrition, and environmental sustainability. This analysis led to updates of GRiSP’s impact 
pathways and theories of change underpinning our IDOs. GRiSP research leads to scientific discoveries 
that are used to produce products and services (Outputs), which are “brought to market” by 
intermediate users (resulting in Research Outcomes), adopted large-scale by end users (resulting in 
IDOs), and from there contribute to CGIAR SLOs. A second pillar of the impact pathway consists of 
strengthening the “enabling environment” for up-scaling and large-scale adoption of GRiSP-derived 
technologies to reach “impact at scale.” GRiSP activities were identified to strengthen the “enabling 
environment,” such as capacity building of partners, needs and opportunity assessments, participatory 
testing, evaluation and modification of new technologies, creation of learning and innovation 
alliances, participatory impact pathway analysis (PIPA), modern advisory systems, and strengthening 
of technology delivery networks. Thematic impact pathways and theories of change were specified, 
and an initial set of indicators of progress along the impact pathways was identified.  
 Midway through phase I of GRiSP, positive signs of an even stronger and truly global rice R&D 
partnership have emerged. Collaboration among scientists from AfricaRice, CIAT, and IRRI has reached 
unprecedented levels as evidenced by numerous joint research activities (e.g., the global phenotyping 
platform, joint efforts in rice mapping using GIS and remote sensing, joint development of M&E 
frameworks and tools), cross-institute staff visits, increased exchange of germplasm, and integration 
of IRRI’s breeding activities in Africa in the Africa Breeding Task Force. Collaboration with our non-
CGIAR founding partners Cirad, IRD, and JIRCAS focuses on prebreeding and variety development and 
has resulted in the discovery of some major functional genes. The competitive Frontier Projects have 
greatly contributed to strengthening and expanding these joint activities. Collaboration with partners 
from all sectors is probably at an all-time high in terms of numbers, diversity (academic, public, 
private, NGO), and effectiveness—in terms of science, agenda setting, and product development, 
delivery, and impact.  
Synthesis of the two most significant achievements/success stories in the year (gender disaggregated where pertinent), with 
references to associated evidence and website links for more details.  
1. Significant impacts of the adoption of GRiSP technologies were reported. A meta-analysis 
showed that the adoption of natural resource management technologies by some 1.2 million 
farmers led to positive impacts on yield and profitability, considerable economic surpluses 
(US$70.5 million on an $18.5 million investment, over 1997-2012), and high rates of return 
(25−43% projected to 2016); tangible sociocultural, gender, institutional, and policy impacts; 
and some positive environmental impacts such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and 
reduced use of rodenticides and insecticides. Farmers in Odisha State, India, who adopted the 
flood-tolerant Swarna-Sub1 variety, obtained an average yield benefit of 232 kg/ha (11%), 
with a maximum of 718 kg/ha (66%) when floods lasted up to 13 days. Swarna-Sub1 is 
especially advantageous to lower-caste farmers as they occupy more of the lower-lying flood-
prone areas and their plots experience floods that last 21% longer (compared with farmers 
belonging to higher castes).  
2. We made excellent progress in tackling gender concerns: we developed a new Gender 
Strategy, with full impact pathways and theories of change for each GRiSP Theme, in which we 
identified the main entry points for technology development that respond to gender-specific 
needs and preferences (new rice varieties, labor-saving and drudgery-removing practices, 
postharvest technologies, and business and marketing skills). We strengthened women’s 
agribusiness skills, trained women in the delivery of agro-technologies, targeted women in 
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training on seed preservation technologies, targeted women as recipients of new stress-
tolerant varieties, strengthened women’s groups in branding and selling rice, and assisted 
former combatant women in Burundi to re-integrate into society through rice production 
activities. We published outcomes of gender analyses and impacts of the adoption of GRiSP 
technologies for a broad audience. We facilitated transformative changes through the 
development and dissemination of policy briefs, awareness raising, advocacy events, the 
inclusion of gender aspects in planning workshops, training of own staff and NARES partners 
on gender and diversity, and by working with our NARES partners in developing gender RD&E 
action plans.  
Overall financial summary: actual total spending (from all sources, including bilateral and Window 3) and percentage 
expended on gender research, compared to expected budget: To be delivered in April 
 
B. IMPACT PATHWAY AND INTERMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES (IDOS) (1/4 page) 
Provide a web link to the overall CRP Impact Pathway and theory of change (including gender dimension) and list the CRPs’ 
IDOs and their associated targets and indicators. Provide a web link to the baseline data of the CRP. 
We developed a revised Impact Pathway and Theory of Change as well as gender-specific Impact 
Pathways and Theories of Change. Major baseline data (household surveys) can be viewed here. 
Currently, the following IDOs are proposed: 
1. Increased rice production that meets local and global demand 
2. Increased profitability of rice producers and increased rice affordability to rice consumers 
3. Increased efficiency and value added along the rice value chain 
4. Increased sustainability and reduced environmental footprint of rice production 
5. Increased health and nutrition from rice and from diversification 
6. Increased capacity, gender equity, and resilience in the rice sector  
In 2014, we will develop a coherent set of indicators and aspirational targets. 
 
C. PROGRESS ALONG THE IMPACT PATHWAY 
C.1 Progress towards outputs (2 pages) 
Summarize major successes in producing outputs; provide links to additional descriptions of these achievements. Refer to 
indicators from Table 1, as relevant. 
Prebreeding. We completed the re-sequencing of 3,000 rice genomes. A database of genomic 
variation, including 112 varieties relevant for breeding in Latin America, was developed, and more 
than one million unique SNPs have been assembled. Some 235 SNP markers were developed, of which 
188 were highly specific to African rice species Oryza glaberrima and O. barthii, and used to genotype 
279 diverse accessions. Novel genetic resources were created to broaden the genetic base for 
breeding. We generated multiparent populations (Multiparent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross, 
MAGIC) to harness new genotypic diversity through recombination. Using disease resistance, abiotic 
stress tolerance, and grain quality traits as test cases, we demonstrated the value of these populations 
for genetic mapping and breeding. Twenty nested association mapping (NAM) populations of rice 
were developed in Latin America and Africa to be used for fine mapping and cloning of numerous QTL 
alleles for drought tolerance and other traits of interest. A number of high-value genes and QTLs were 
discovered that will boost the development of high-yielding and stress-tolerant rice varieties. Novel 
sources of resistance to various rice diseases and pests as well as tolerance of abiotic stresses were 
identified in O. sativa, O. glaberrima, O. barthii, and several wild relatives. Molecular markers were 
developed for these resistance genes and multiple resistances were pyramided into elite cultivars. 
Several new donors for drought, flood, salinity and heat tolerance were identified, and single QTL and 
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pyramided QTL lines were developed. The FLUIDIGM system for marker-assisted selection (MAS) using 
SNPs is completely operational at IRRI and CIAT. Several new donors for drought, flood, salinity, and 
heat tolerance were identified, and single QTL and pyramided QTL lines were developed. A new gene 
was discovered, called SPIKE, which can increase production by 13–36% in long-grain indica varieties. 
The C4 team pyramided five C4 candidate transgenes into a single transgenic line, a significant step 
toward developing a C4-like rice prototype. 
 
Variety development. We coordinated the evaluation of 545 breeding lines in 390 international 
nurseries in 24 countries in Asia under different production conditions and for resistance to/tolerance 
of biotic and abiotic stresses. IRRI implemented three-stage multilocation trials in Southeast Asia and 
in East and Southern Africa that were integrated in the Africa Rice Breeding Task Force. More than 70 
elite lines were converted to male sterile lines for use as parents in the newly established recurrent 
selection program. Multiple abiotic stress-tolerant lines were developed and made available to 
partners. Genotypes possessing yield-enhancing genes showed significant differences in yield 
component traits compared with the recurrent parent genotypes. IRRI’s variety development pipelines 
were restructured to improve the efficiency and to increase the genetic gain of rice breeding. 
Consumer preference and target trait maps were developed and published. New drought- and salinity-
tolerant varieties were released in various countries, plus an aromatic rice in the Philippines. Golden 
Rice field trials were conducted in the Philippines and monitored by its national regulatory authority 
for crop biotechnology research and development. One of the field sites was vandalized by anti-GMO 
protesters, an act that was criticized in an editorial of Science Magazine. In sub-Saharan Africa, 160 
sites were used in 29 countries for evaluation of breeding lines by the Africa-wide Rice Breeding Task 
Force. A systematic approach to rice varietal screening has been adopted, involving a sequence of 
three phases with standardized protocols. In Latin America, elite germplasm was shared during 
breeding workshops, advanced lines were tested by partners, and new varieties have been released. 
The Hybrid Rice Research and Development Consortium in Asia increased its membership to 68 
organizations from both the public and private sector, and shared 4,219 lines/parents for testing and 
evaluation. Fifty-five new IRRI hybrids were named and tested in various trials, while six new Green 
Super Rice hybrids were released and disseminated in India. In Latin America, 529 lines from CIAT, 
FLAR, and national programs were test-crossed with IRRI females through the Hybrid Rice Consortium 
for Latin America (HIAAL). Four experimental hybrids were evaluated in the tropics and the temperate 
regions, and showed a good yield advantage, good grain quality, strong disease resistance, and 
adequate seed production (>2,500 kg/ha).  
Sustainable rice management. Scientific principles of ecological intensification were developed to 
sustain high productivity and profitability, while meeting acceptable standards of environmental 
quality. In partnership with the Sustainable Rice Platform, guidelines for sustainable rice production 
were developed with a range of stakeholders from the public and private sector. Testing of a 
prototype decision tool for rice pest and disease management (RICE-PRE) in the Philippines indicated 
higher profitability of the proposed technologies than with farmers’ practices. Principles of ecological 
engineering to increase the resilience of rice landscapes against insect pests continue to be developed 
across Southeast Asia. Site-specific nutrient management guidelines, incorporated and delivered 
through the multiplatform tool Nutrient Manager, are available in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the 
Philippines. In Africa, Nutrient Manager became ready for use in Senegal while validation trials were 
conducted in Benin and Nigeria. We expanded Nutrient Manager into a Rice Crop Manager and a Rice 
Advise system by incorporating other management practices, including elements of the decision tool 
RICE-PRE, climate information, target yield functions, and varietal choice. Rice Crop Manager was 
released, through our national partners, in the Philippines and Bangladesh. Across Asia, GRiSP tested 
improved management practices and varieties for tolerance of submergence and stagnant water. In 
India, crop establishment, nursery bed management, and nutrient management practices were 
adapted for newly available submergence-tolerant rice varieties. To better understand the 
performance of varieties and management in the different stress environments in the delta and 
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central dry zone regions of Myanmar, detailed mapping of cropping practices was undertaken using 
remote sensing. We developed improved practices for rice-based cropping systems, such as rice-
mungbean, rice-wheat, and rice-maize rotations, and for integrated rice-shrimp farming. In Latin 
America, detailed information was collected to validate the Oryza2000 model to support extrapolation 
of experimental results across the region. In Africa, the first sets of good agricultural practices were 
introduced in rice-sector development hubs in 15 countries. Good progress was made in developing 
management options to control weeds, an especially wicked problem in Africa. Mechanical weeders 
and labor-saving weed management practices were identified through participatory evaluation in 10 
countries. A set of management options—use of fertilizer, manure, and rice husk—to control parasitic 
weeds in upland and rainfed lowland was developed for East Africa. A conservation agriculture (CA) 
system including zero tillage, intercropping, rotation, and resistant varieties was developed to control 
the parasitic Striga in Madagascar.  
Postharvest technologies and value adding. Significant advances were made in developing improved 
technologies for harvesting, drying, and processing of rice. In Vietnam, 21 business models for 
combine harvesting, drying, laser leveling, and combined postharvest operations were assessed, of 
which 10 were taken further in pilot projects. Business models for drying and storage were also 
piloted in the Philippines and Cambodia, in collaboration with NGOs. In India, business models for 
open-drum and axial-flow threshers have been successfully taken up by women’s self-help groups, 
farmer groups, and service providers. In collaboration with the private sector, a new low-cost solar 
bubble dryer was developed and tested to improve sun drying. Improved rice parboiling equipment 
was fabricated and tested in Benin, Cameroon, and Ghana. This equipment is now being assembled for 
validation for its parboiling efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and user friendliness—especially for 
women—prior to widespread dissemination. We facilitated training of agricultural machinery 
manufacturers from eight African countries in the fabrication of an axial-flow thresher. We also 
facilitated the training of blacksmiths from Tanzania and Benin in the fabrication of different types of 
rotary weeders. Prototypes fabricated in Benin were sent to ten countries in Africa for validation and 
local fabrication. We investigated the use of husk and straw for energy generation and for mushroom 
cultivation. Feasibility studies for two 1-MW rice-straw-fired power plants began in the Philippines, 
and business models for farmers collecting rice straw for power plants were outlined.  
 
Policy and information support. We published an updated version of the Rice Almanac, with coverage 
of 99.9% of the world’s rice production and 81 of the 117 rice-producing countries, including 19 in 
Latin America. Throughout the year, we provided analyses of global rice prices, supply and demand of 
rice, and rice market and policy issues through popular media such as blogs and Rice Today articles. 
We facilitated the development and launching of a regional initiative to boost the rice sector in West 
Africa led by ECOWAS (Regional Rice Offensive in West Africa) and in collaboration with the West 
African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the African Union, Hub Rural, ROPPA, the 
Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), and the national programs. 
In Latin America, we worked with national programs to explore options to take advantage of 
underused water resources.  
C.2 Progress towards the achievement of research outcomes and IDOs (2 pages) 
Summarize major successes in the progress towards research outcomes and IDOs. Refer to relevant indicators from Table 1, 
where relevant, and to the indicators of progress towards the CRP’s IDOs.  
Adoption of GRiSP products by partners. At the start of GRiSP, some 450 development partners were 
involved in evaluating and disseminating GRiSP products, and this number has probably increased 
significantly since then. In Bangladesh, India, and Nepal alone, 447 partners are involved in the 
multiplication and dissemination of stress-tolerant varieties. Together, they produced 45,000 tons of 
seed in 2009-11, whereas an estimated 80,000 tons were produced in 2012 and delivered to farmers 
in 2013. Local partners in Bangladesh distributed close to 316,000 packs of seeds of stress-tolerant 
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rice. Increasingly, private-sector partners disseminate GRiSP technologies through their own advisory 
agents and distributors in the field. Syngenta disseminates information on GRiSP water-saving 
technologies (called panipe) to tens of thousands of farmers in Asia. Commercial cell phone service 
providers distribute nutrient and crop management advice to farmers and extension agents. Other 
programs and aid agencies have also taken up and disseminated GRiSP technologies, such as the 
drum-seeder by the USAID-funded HARVEST program and International Development Enterprise, and 
laser land leveling by the CAVAC program, all in Cambodia. 
 The use of GRiSP products by partners is typically illustrated in the breeding pipeline. In total, 
around 110,000 seed lots were requested by, and shared with, partners across the globe. Many 
prebreeding lines were selected by partners to develop their own new varieties. Eight national 
programs used 173 promising entries from the INGER nurseries. Some 4,219 hybrid lines/parents were 
shared among the members of the Hybrid Rice Development Consortium in Asia. A total of 82 new 
varieties were released in various countries as a direct result of breeding efforts by AfricaRice, CIAT, 
and IRRI, bringing the total number of released varieties since the start of GRiSP to an estimated 
150−160. BRRI dhan62, the world’s first zinc-rich rice, was released in Bangladesh. It has 20−22 parts 
per million (ppm) of zinc while the average zinc content of rice is 14−16 ppm.  
Adoption of GRiSP products by end users. From a synthesis of adoption studies over the past two 
decades, we conservatively estimate that, annually, new rice varieties that have AfricaRice, IRRI, or 
CIAT material in their pedigree replace old varieties grown by an estimated 7.7 million farmers on 
close to 5 million hectares globally. GRiSP aims to accelerate this process considerably. In South Asia 
alone, we reached almost 5 million farmers in 2013 with new stress-tolerant rice varieties. Of these, 
submergence-tolerant Swarna-Sub1 reached more than 4 million farmers. Initial adoption studies in 
eastern India and northern Bangladesh revealed adoption rates of 5−40% in 2011-12. In Bangladesh, 
we provided more than 128,000 farmers with new rice varieties tolerant of saline soils, and about 1 
million farmers with new stress-tolerant and high-yielding rice varieties over the past 2 years. Quality 
seed of improved varieties was distributed among more than 700,000 farmers in Africa through 
collaborative efforts with partners in 2009-13. The adoption rates of improved crop management 
technologies are difficult to assess. In Indonesia, some 30,000 farmers requested advice on nutrient 
management through the mobile phone and web-based Nutrient Manager (77% of this advice was 
requested through mobile phones). A recent synthesis study concluded that, through the Irrigated 
Rice Research Consortium, improved crop management technologies had reached 1.2 million farmers 
in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Vietnam. More than 185,000 cereal 
(rice, wheat, maize) farmers in India implemented sustainable intensification practices.1 In eastern 
India, improved dry-seeding technologies for rice reached adoption rates of 61%. GRiSP has been 
successful in introducing improved postproduction technologies through PPP partnerships. Some 
5,000 combine harvesters were introduced by Kubota in Cambodia, and 8,000 in the Mekong Delta of 
Vietnam, potentially reducing harvesting losses by 3−5%. About 500 improved mechanical dryers have 
been installed in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Indonesia. GRiSP also strengthened whole rice value chains 
by bringing together private operators (traders, processors) and farmers in cooperative models that 
are backstopped by micro-financial institutions. In Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic, 
six processing centers for quality rice were established, and 179,000 farmers were engaged in 
business. 
Progress towards IDOs. The following indicators testify to progress towards IDOs: Genetic gain: A 
2013 experiment at CIAT demonstrated a genetic gain for yield of 84 kg/ha/year (1.27%) in the high-
light season and of 45.5 kg/ha/year (0.8%) in the low-light season. For upland rice, the annual genetic 
gain was nonsignificant in 1984-92, 15.7 kg/ha (0.53%) in 1992-2002, and 45 kg/ha (1.44%) in 2002-09. 
                                                             
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 Since most farmers grow (rotate) a combination of cereal crops, it is difficult to separate these numbers for 
rice-specific technologies; these are joint results of the CRPs GRiSP, WHEAT, and MAIZE. 
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Using a similar approach, a genetic gain of 75−81 kg/ha/year (1%) was found at IRRI in the dry season 
for varieties developed till the turn of the century. 
 Yield gap: We combined simulation modeling, remote sensing, GIS approaches, statistical 
information, and expert opinion to map yield gaps in Asia. In Africa, yield gap and diagnostic surveys 
were conducted in 20 countries. In Latin America, a panel of experts identified existing agronomic 
technologies that can close the yield gap at the farmer level by 2 t/ha. In the first decade of the 2000s, 
improved agronomic practices introduced through FLAR raised yield from 5.4 to 7.2 t/ha in irrigated 
rice in the cone of South America. 
 Resource-use efficiency: Studies on increased efficiencies of improved rice production 
technologies in Asia were synthesized. A snapshot shows that site-specific nutrient management 
increased yield by 7−11% and, with similar fertilizer use, increased profit by 6−29%. Alternate wetting 
and drying reduced water inputs by 5−30%, changed yield by −5% to +16%, and increased profit by 
−6% to +130%. The integrated “1 Must Do, 5 Reductions” technology in southern Vietnam significantly 
reduced inputs such as seed, fertilizer, water, and pesticide, with an average increase in profitability of 
13%. Integrated crop management in Indonesia increased yield by 8−51% and net income of farmers 
by 21−56%. Improved postproduction technologies reduced grain losses considerably in Southeast 
Asia: combine harvesting can reduce harvesting loss by 1.6−4.4%; mechanical dryers can reduce 
physical losses by 3−4%, increase milling recovery by 8%, and maintain quality; hermetic storage can 
reduce storage losses by 3−5% and (in Cambodia) increase head rice recovery by 8%. 
Environmental footprint: Adapted water management in farmers’ fields was shown to have 
multiple benefits to the environment. Alternate wetting and drying reduced water inputs while at the 
same time decreasing methane emissions by 43% on average. In addition, when pumps are used for 
irrigation, energy use and irrigation costs declined. The technology has been recognized by the 
UNFCCC as the first agricultural Small-Scale Methodology in the Clean Development Mechanism, and 
concrete feasibility studies have been carried out. 
Nutritious and safe rice: New rice lines were developed with significantly increased 
micronutrient content: high-zinc rice with 25−51 ppm Zn (up from 14−16 ppm) and high-iron/high-zinc 
rice with 12−15 ppm Fe (up from 2 ppm).  
Equitable and resilient rice sector. See section D for progress on gender equity and section F 
for progress on capacity building. We worked with an array of approaches and tools to catalyze 
innovation systems that increase capacity to respond to change and enhance resilience in the rice 
value chain: Learning Alliances, farmer clubs using Ricecheck approaches, message design workshops, 
Digital Green videos, rice-sector development hubs, Africa Rice Task Forces, community approaches to 
rodent and insect pest control, etc. 
 
C.3 Progress towards impact (1/4 page) 
If/when relevant major contributions towards understanding impact and impact per se should be summarized, with a web link 
to more detailed documents. 
Impact studies revealed the value-for-money from previous investments in rice R&D that were carried 
forward by GRiSP. Yield gains through variety improvement in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia 
between 1985 and 2009 averaged 11.2%, which resulted in an economic benefit of $1.46 billion/year 
and a net present value of $97 billion. Since the 1980s, the percentage of all new varieties released 
with an IRRI ancestry was 70−90%. The percentage of varieties released with CIAT parentage in Peru, 
Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama increased from 40% before 1990 to 
78% after 2000. This translated directly into a larger area under rice varieties with CIAT parentage: 
from 11% of the total area of rice in the 1990s to 64% currently. Early evidence of adoption of 
submergence-tolerant rice emerged from India, a country where 12−14 million ha of its total of 44 
million ha are prone to flash flooding. In 2011-12, adoption rates of the flood-tolerant Swarna-Sub1 
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variety were around 30% in Uttar Pradesh and 12−18% in Odisha. On average, farmers in 128 villages 
of Odisha who adopted Swarna-Sub1 obtained a yield benefit of 232 kg/ha (11%). The yield advantage 
increased as flood severity worsened, with a maximum advantage of 718 kg/ha (66%), occurring at 
some 13 days of flooding. Swarna-Sub1 is especially advantageous to lower-caste social groups as they 
occupy more of the lower-lying flood-prone areas and their plots experience 21% longer flood 
durations (than farmers belonging to higher castes). Simulation results showed that replacement of all 
Swarna with Swarna-Sub1 during the 2011 floods would have resulted in an increase in total rice 
production of 25% for higher-caste farmers and 40% for lower-caste farmers. 
A meta analysis assessed the impacts of research on natural resource management by the 
Irrigated Rice Research Consortium in Asia. A long-term investment of $18.5 million from 1997 to 2012 
led to more than 1.2 million farmers adopting new technologies over the past 4 years, benefiting 
financially through increased yield and lower costs of production. An economic surplus analysis in just 
four of the ten countries the IRRC operated in suggested economic benefits of $70.5 million and rates 
of return of 6−30% (depending on how the surplus for different technologies was aggregated). 
Projecting benefits 4 more years until 2016, rates of return increased to 25−43%. IRRC technologies 
also produced tangible sociocultural, gender, institutional, and policy impacts. Common sociocultural 
impacts were improved farmer livelihoods and well-being, improved food security, reduced 
vulnerability to adverse economic and climatic conditions, improved social cohesion in communities, 
and fewer social conflicts. There was also some evidence of the environmental impacts of selected 
IRRC technologies, such as lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced use of rodenticides and 
insecticides.  
 
 
D. GENDER RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS (1 page) 
Explain the significance of the main gender research achievements of the CRP with reference to the CRP’s outputs and 
outcomes to which they contributed. Describe main successes and challenges encountered in mainstreaming gender research 
and mitigation actions taken by the CRP. Use the process indicators specified in the CRP Gender Strategy to assess the 
effectiveness of gender research mainstreaming in 2013. 
GRiSP developed a revised gender strategy that is based on a solid impact pathway and theory of 
change on how “empowerment” of women in the agricultural research for development (AR4D) arena 
and in the rice value chain (women farmers, postharvest operators, processors) accelerates the 
delivery of GRiSP’s intermediate development outcomes. The term “empowerment” integrates the 
strengthened role of women in the design, execution, and evaluation of AR4D, as well as improved 
access to resources (e.g., production inputs, knowledge, pro-gender improved technologies) and 
control over outputs (harvested rice, processed rice, derived income). The revised gender strategy 
entails “gendered” outputs (GRiSP’s products and services), outcomes, and indicators of progress. We 
recognize that enhanced empowerment of women will take place only after substantial 
transformative changes have taken place in the mind-sets and behaviors of all actors in the AR4D 
arena and in the rice value chain, from grass-roots to leadership levels, among both men and women. 
Hence, our revised gender strategy also includes important components of capacity building and 
training.  
GRiSP aims to specifically include women beneficiaries of its R&D efforts in technology 
development and delivery. In developing improved rice varieties, women farmers are explicitly 
included in PVS and variety preference analyses, and the results of these studies are gender 
disaggregated. In Bangladesh and parts of eastern India, sociocultural norms limit the mobility of 
women farmers to the confines of their homesteads. They are seldom allowed by their male 
“guardians” to be consulted or interviewed. GRiSP partner the Ashroy Foundation conducted a series 
of meetings and personal consultations with husbands, religious leaders, and other influential people 
in the local community so that the women were allowed to take part in interviews and be involved in 
livelihood activities. During these sessions, it was emphasized that, if women practice the improved 
methods of rice seed preservation, this will lead to increased yield, increased surplus, and more 
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income for their families. The work extends across Khulna, Satkhira, Narail, and Bagerhat districts of 
Bangladesh and has seen 23,000 farmer participants, including 17,250 women. In Bangladesh, the 
InfoLadies extension approach is being used to transfer rice technologies to women farmers who do 
not have access to information. InfoLadies are young female extension workers who disseminate 
agricultural information using information and communication technologies. Some 200 women from 
10 districts in Tien Giang Province, Vietnam, were trained on keeping rice fields ecologically sound and 
balanced by planting flowers all around, a practice called ecological engineering. “Friendly” insects and 
other organisms that live in the diverse vegetation around the rice fields help control pests of rice, 
such as the brown planthopper, that yearly affect hundreds of thousands of hectares. In Africa, GRiSP 
scientists work with women’s groups to enhance their marketing skills through research on the effects 
of labeling and branding of rice. Women (groups) engaged in processing and marketing of parboiled 
rice are helped with improved and affordable parboiling technologies. In Burundi, the innovative 
program to train ex combatant women on rice farming techniques to enable them to reintegrate into 
society has increased to cover 800 women. Impact stories of our gender work have been synthesized 
for the general public in the report “GRiSP: Women in Motion, 2013.” In Latin America, our 
understanding of the role of women in rice farming and along the rice value chain is still very limited; 
hence, we initiated steps to obtain such insights.  
 GRiSP conducted a large number of awareness activities, workshops, and training events: the 
International Women in Rice Forum (IRRI, 14 March), a Review and Planning Meeting of the African 
Gender in Rice Research and Development Task Force (Cotonou, 6-10 May), the Women in Rice 
Farming Day (IRRI, 8 August), representation at a number of international events, a set of two-day 
“Gender and Diversity” training (IRRI staff), and various hands-on gender training of NARES partners.  
 
E. PARTNERSHIPS BUILDING ACHIEVEMENTS (1 page) 
Describe partnership building achievements (if any new ones since last year) and associated strategic partnership issues, 
including public-private partnerships where relevant. Include a brief description of mechanisms designed to align CRP with 
priorities in national, regional bodies etc... Include a brief analysis of new strategic interactions with other CRPs and their 
effectiveness. Include a brief commentary on how different key partners are using the CRP’s outputs and outcomes. 
In 2013, GRiSP published a special partnership report explaining in detail the modalities of its 
partnerships. A variety of partnership arrangements operate under GRiSP (consortia, platforms, 
networks, and (grant) projects) that evolve in size and composition across the impact pathway. 
Partners are actively engaged in agenda setting and guidance of GRiSP through participation on GRiSPs 
Oversight Committee and on the Steering Committees and boards of the subpartnership 
arrangements. GRiSP employs several mechanisms for alignment with national rice programs and with 
the priorities and strategies of its partners: 
 In Asia, IRRI holds consultative planning meetings every 2−4 years with its partner 
countries. In 2013, the 4-year India-IRRI work plan was fully aligned with GRiSP, including 
allocation of ICAR funds to GRiSP activities in India. The Council for Partnership on Rice 
Research in Asia (CORRA), which includes members of all Asian rice-producing countries, is 
the main regional advisory body of GRiSP. In 2013, the Rice Research and Training Center 
for Central and West Asia became active with its first training activities on rice research. 
 AfricaRice Center is an autonomous intergovernmental association of 25 member 
countries covering West, Central, East, and North Africa. Its objectives, strategies, and 
research activities are aligned with those of its member states and get approved by the 
AfricaRice Council of Ministers. 
 In Latin America, the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), which is led by CIAT, 
and includes 15 member countries, is the main mechanism for regional coordination. It 
includes partners from the public and private sector. 
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GRiSP interacts closely with all major regional fora and economic communities that have a major 
interest in development of the rice sector, such as FARA, FORAGRO, APAARI, CORAF, ASARECA, CAADP 
(NEPAD), CARD, ASEAN, SAARC, APEC, and ECOWAS. 
GRiSP has three main mechanisms to engage in public-private partnerships. Through Scientific 
Knowledge Exchange Programs, we engage in joint R&D on specific topics such as prebreeding, 
research tool development (e.g., survey tools for pest and disease monitoring), technology 
development (e.g., drying equipment, parboiling), and information generation (e.g., rice production 
forecasts). Second, we engage with private-sector partners for effective dissemination of GRiSP 
products, such as new rice varieties, management recommendations, and postharvest technologies. 
The Asian and Latin American hybrid rice consortia are examples that embody both mechanisms. 
Third, we work with local small and medium enterprises to develop business models for GRiSP 
technologies, especially in the field of postharvest. A new PPP is the Sustainable Rice Platform: a 
global multistakeholder platform, co-convened by the United Nations Environment Programme 
(UNEP) and IRRI, to promote resource efficiency and sustainable trade flows, production and 
consumption operations, and supply chains in the global rice sector. Partners include the food sector, 
international traders, agro-input suppliers, public R&D, and national government agencies.  
We collaborate with the MAIZE and WHEAT CRPs in strengthening cereal-based crop 
production systems in South Asia; with AAS and WLE in optimizing the use of aquatic resources in 
Bangladesh; with PIM in evaluating poverty and food security impacts of new rice technologies; with 
A4HN in the delivery of high-zinc rice; with the Genebank CRP on enhancing the quality, effectiveness, 
scope, and global use of the rice germplasm collection; and with CCAFS on the development and 
delivery of rice technologies that are climate-change-proof and/or mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. 
Collaboration with these CRPs is mainly done through large cross-cutting projects (e.g., CSISA, Global 
Futures, HarvestPlus). GRiSP focuses on the development of novel technologies at the level of plant 
(and below), field, crop, and farm, whereas the other CRPs look at larger geographic scales and at the 
wider enabling environment (e.g., policies and institutions).  
 
F. CAPACITY BUILDING (1/2 page) 
Provide a summary and highlights of training and its outputs and outcomes. Use indicators from Table 1, as appropriate. 
We provided degree training to 391 scholars, of which 42% were female. Out of an estimated total of 
15,156 partner staff that received short-term training (Table 1), 31% were female. It was estimated 
that, by the beginning of 2013, the fourth phase of the Irrigated Rice Research Consortium had trained 
an accumulated 20,782 partner staff on improved crop management technologies. We invested in 
training of farmers and other end users (such as rural entrepreneurs) through field demonstrations, 
farmer field schools, and other short-term events. The reported total of 78,725 (of which 26% were 
female) probably underestimates this number significantly as only a few of our partners actually 
monitor and report these numbers. Partners in South Asia have trained some 73,000 farmers on 
quality rice seed production since 2011. In Latin America, a total of 3,279 farmers in nine countries 
were trained on improved rice management practices. Together with the CRPs MAIZE and WHEAT, 
GRiSP contributed to the training of more than 52,000 farmers in India and Bangladesh on improved 
crop management and seed technologies for cereal crops (rice, wheat, maize).2  
 
 
 
 
                                                             
2
 Since most farmers grow a combination of cereals, it is difficult to separate these numbers for rice-specific 
technologies. 
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G. RISK MANAGEMENT (less than 1/2 page) 
List the three major risks that may hinder the expected delivery of results by the CRP and describe the mitigation actions taken 
to manage these risks.  
GRiSP developed a risk register that identifies risk type, source, impact, level, likelihood, mitigations, 
and additional actions to meet gaps.3 It includes the following three main risks: 
Inadequate overall GRiSP management by GRiSP lead center IRRI. Impact: high; risk likelihood and 
level: low. Mitigations: risk management strategy and implementation plan (risk register) by GRiSP 
lead center IRRI (principal risk owner); IRRI Board; internal audits of implementation and management 
of GRiSP by IRRI. 
Failure of GRiSP coordinating and executing CGIAR partners (IRRI, AfricaRice, CIAT) to deliver their 
GRiSP contributions. Impact: high; risk likelihood and level: low. Mitigations: risk management 
strategies and appropriate implementation plans (registers) by GRiSP coordinating centers (that are 
principal risk owners); boards of the GRiSP coordinating CGIAR centers; GRiSP Program Planning and 
Management Team; GRiSP Oversight Committee; GRiSP Milestone register (annually reviewed, 
evaluated, and updated); annual planning and evaluation workshops organized by GRiSP partner 
centers. 
Insufficient W1 and W2 funds for GRiSP implementation. Impact: high; risk likelihood and level: high 
in 2013, medium in 2014-15. Mitigations: continuous advocacy for adequate funding with the 
Consortium Office and donors; continuous fund raising for W3 and bilateral grants; GRiSP 
communication strategy (dedicated team with financial resources); raising awareness on GRiSP’s 
gender strategy, outcome culture, and partnerships. 
H. LESSONS LEARNED (1 page) 
 
i. Estimate the overall level of confidence/uncertainty of the indicators provided in Table 1. 
The column “actual 2013” details how each indicator was estimated. Some indicators can 
easily be measured and are relatively accurate, such as number of publications and databases 
maintained, while others are “educated guesses” since they are not measured on a routine 
basis, such as number of users of databases and number of adopters of technologies.  
ii. Description, if relevant, of research avenues that did not produce expected results, and description of actions taken 
by the CRP, such as new research directions pursued  and their expected outputs and outcomes. 
Overall, research avenues proceeded as planned. A major change is the restructuring of our 
breeding programs to enhance their efficiency and accelerate the rate of genetic gain. We aim 
to become a model for product-oriented, outcome-driven breeding in the public sector.  
iii. Lessons learned by the CRP from its monitoring of the indicators and from its qualitative analyses of progress. 
The current set of CRP indicators in Table 1 covers a variety of results, outputs, and outcomes 
without an underpinning conceptual framework. Some can be quite well measured on an 
annual basis whereas others have to be estimated or are collected at intervals longer than one 
year. Hence, we do not consider them to be very useful for monitoring our progress towards 
IDOs. We initiated the development of a results-based framework, which will be based on our 
IDOs and measurable indicators of progress at global and national levels, and at key action 
sites. Overall, we consider our progress well on track as evidenced by the reported outputs 
and outcomes. 
                                                             
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Annex 1: CRP indicators of progress, with glossary and targets 
 
CRPs Indicator Glossary/guidelines for defining and Deviation 2012 2013 2014 
concerned measuring the indicator, and description of narrative      
by this what the CRP includes in the indicator (if actual is 
indicator measured, based upon the glossary more than 
 10% away 
 from target) 
    T Actual Target Actual Target 
KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, DATA        
All 1. Number of Glossary: These are frameworks and concepts More  23 23 28 28 
flagship that are significant and complete enough to identified  
“products” have been highlighted on web pages and flagship GRiSP’s flagship products are principally new varieties, discovered genes, genetic diversity 
produced by publicized through blog stories, press releases, products for created and maintained, crop and natural resource management technologies, and 
CRP  and/or policy briefs. They are significant in 2014 postharvest technologies:  
that they are likely to change the way 1. High-yield genes (large panicle, tillering) 
stakeholders along the impact pathway 2. New submergence-tolerance genes 
allocate resources and/or implement 3. Phosphorus-deficiency genes  
activities. They should be products that 4. New salinity-tolerance genes  
change the way these stakeholders think and 5. Drought-tolerance genes 
act. Tools, decision-support tools, guidelines, 6. Genes related to pest and disease resistance (counted as one) 
and/or training manuals are not included in 7. Genes conferring aroma 
this indicator. 8. Chalkiness gene 
Specify what type of products, from above 9. Stress-prone rice (drought, submergence, salinity) 
glossary, you have included in the number 10. Golden Rice  
indicated under 2013; if relevant, specify 11. High-zinc rice 
geographic locations 12. C4 rice  
13. Aerobic rice  
14. Hybrid rice 
15. Ecological engineering 
16. Direct-seeded rice  
17. Site-specific nutrient management 
18. Water-saving technologies  
19. Ecologically based pest control (e.g., rodents)  
20. Remote-sensing-based rice mapping  
21. Hermetic storage 
22. Improved parboiling   
23. Rice marketing strategies in Africa 
24. Conservation agriculture options for rice (including minimum tillage)  
25. Laser land leveling  
26. Several mechanization options (counted as one)  
27. Weed diagnostics  
28. Community seed banks  
 
 
 
 
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All 2. % of Glossary: The web pages, blog stories, press More flagship  22% 22% 32% 30% 
flagship releases, and policy briefs supporting indicator projects with  
products #1 must have an explicit focus on women women as 1. Rice farming technologies for ex-combatant women in Burundi (continued) 
produced that farmers/NRM managers to be counted target than 2. Improved marketing strategies for women’s groups in Africa trained in marketing 
have explicit Provide concrete examples of what you initially of locally produced rice  
target of include in this indicator planned 3. Continued ecological engineering by women in Vietnam  
women because of 4. On-farm hermetic storage of rice (mainly done by women of the households) 
farmers/NRM increased 5. Improved parboiling technologies for women entrepreneurs in Africa 
managers attention to 6. InfoLady farmers in Bangladesh trained on rice technology transfer 
gender issues 7. Stress-tolerant rice, for women farmers 
in the 8. Labor-saving (mechanization) technologies (reducing back-breaking and drudgery 
program work done by women farmers) 
9. Community seed banks, targeted at women farmers (groups) 
 
All 3. % of Glossary; Reports/papers describing the More flagship  13% 13% 17% 15% 
flagship products should include a focus on gender- projects with  
products disaggregated impacts if they are to be women as 1. Improved marketing strategies for women’s groups in Africa trained in marketing 
produced that counted target than of locally produced rice  
have been Provide concrete examples of what you initially 2. Improved parboiling technologies for women entrepreneurs in Africa 
assessed for include in this indicator planned 3. Stress-tolerant rice, for women farmers 
likely gender- because of 4. Labor-saving (mechanization) technologies (reducing back-breaking and drudgery 
disaggregated increased work done by women farmers) 
impact   attention to 5. Community seed banks, targeted at women farmers (groups) 
gender issues  
in the 
program 
All 4. Number of Glossary: These are significant decision-   32 32 35 35 
”tools” support tools, guidelines, and/or training  
produced by manuals that are significant and complete 1. 16 Rice Knowledge Banks (14 country-specific, 1 global, 1 CSISA) continuously 
CRP enough to have been highlighted on web updated 
pages and publicized through blog stories, 2. Nutrient Manager on computer and cell phone (new countries, updated versions) 
press releases, and/or policy briefs. They are 3. Crop Manager on computer and cell phone 
significant in that they are likely to change the 4. Improved Rice Doctor 
way stakeholders along the impact pathway 5. Good agricultural practices for rice (versions for several ecosystems and target 
allocate resources and/or implement activities countries/continents) 
Based on the glossary, describe the types of 6. Sustainable rice criteria (Sustainable Rice Platform) 
outputs you include in this indicator 7. WeedSmart— maintained 
8. Rice management practices for stress-prone environments  
9. Rice simulation models (continuous updates and improvements)  
10. PVS manual 
11. Community seed production training manuals  
12. Water tube for smart water management  
13. International Crop Information System—updated 
14. International Rice Information System—updated 
15. Season-long extension training manual—updated  
16. Handbook on rice policy for Asia  
17. Weed management decision-support tool—maintained  
18. Large number of technology videos, and videos on  community approaches, Digital 
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Green videos  
19. Manual on farmer-participatory inland valley lowland development  
20. Rice Almanac 
All 5. % of tools Glossary: The web pages, blog stories, press   0 0 0 0 
that have an releases, and policy briefs supporting indicator  
explicit target #4 must have an explicit focus on women The tools themselves are not specifically targeted at men or women, though some of the 
of women farmers/NRM managers to be counted information and technologies conveyed by these tools are. These are reported under other 
farmers indicators and not repeated here to avoid double counting. 
All 6. % of tools  Glossary: Reports/papers describing the   0 0 0 0 
assessed for products should include a focus on gender-  
likely gender- disaggregated impacts if they are to be The tools themselves are not specifically targeted at men or women, though some of the 
disaggregated counted information and technologies conveyed by these tools are. These are reported under other 
impact  indicators and not repeated here to avoid double counting. 
All 7. Number of Indicate the type of databases (e.g., More  6 6 13 13 
open access socioeconomic survey data; crop yields in field databases  
databases experiments…)  you are reporting on in the identified that Databases and their tracked users in 2013 (some use is tracked cumulatively and not on a 
maintained by following columns were omitted yearly basis): 
CRP in 2013 1. International Rice Information System (IRIS) 
2. The International Rice Genebank Collection Information System (IRGCIS) 
3. World Rice Statistics (2,000) 
4. Farm Household Survey Database (included in the above)  
5. Rice Knowledge Bank (50,000) 
6. AfricaRice information system  
7. Weed identification database 
8. AfricaRice genebank information system 
9. Dataverse systems 
10. ORYZA2000 simulation model database 
11. Google Books: all scanned IRRI books (2.3 million page views/23,000 full-book 
downloads) 
12. Flickr rice pictures (accumulated 4  million) 
13. Scribe: all IRRI Discussion Papers, Technical Bulletins, reports, Rice Today issues, 
etc. (accumulated 900,000 reads) 
14. Youtube rice videos (accumulated 1 million views) 
All 8. Total       8 million   
number of  8 million 
users of these See above at indicator #7 for details. For many of the open-access databases, the number of 
open access users is not tracked, while for others, only the cumulative number of users since a few years 
databases back is tracked. Hence, our estimate of the number of users is a rough value. 
All 9. Number of  Publications  267 267 238 225 
publications in can’t really be  
ISI journals planned with AfricaRice: 58; IRRI: 169; CIAT: 11 
produced by 100% 
CRP accuracy 
1,2,3, 4, 6 10. Number of Clearly indicate the type of value chains you   1 1 1 1 
strategic value are reporting on in the next columns  
chains Rice value chain 
analyzed by 
CRP 
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1,5,6,7 11. Number Specify the type of system, using its main     NA  
of targeted products as descriptors (e.g., mixed crop, 
agro- livestock system; monoculture of XX; 
ecosystems agroforestry with maize, beans, etc..; mixed 
analysed/char cropping with upland rice, cassava, etc...) by 
acterised by geographic location and agroecological zones 
CRP (FAO typology)  
1,5,6,7 12. Estimated      NA  
population of 
above-
mentioned 
agro-
ecosystems  
CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT        
AND INNOVATION 
PLATFORMS 
All 13. Number of Glossary: The number of individuals to whom We  1,702 1,702 69,054 50,000 
trainees in significant knowledge or skills have been significantly  
short-term imparted through interactions that are improved the AfricaRice: 632 (research and extension partners) 
programs intentional, structured, and purposed for collection of IRRI: 65,013 (9,716 research and extension partners, and 55,297 farmers) 
facilitated by imparting knowledge or skills should be training CIAT: 3,409 (estimated as 65% of a total of 200 research and extension partners (130), and 
CRP (male) counted. This includes farmers, ranchers, statistics. The 3,279 farmers) 
fishers, and other primary sector producers increased  
who receive training in a variety of best numbers over Trainees include partners in academia, NGOs, the public sector (mainly involved in research 
practices in productivity, postharvest 2012 indicate and extension), the private sector (seed industry, input suppliers,  machine and equipment 
management, linking to markets, etc. It also an improved manufacturers, agro-industry, rural entrepreneurs, processors, millers, and other actors 
includes rural entrepreneurs, processors, monitoring along the rice value chain), on topics including biotechnology and breeding 
managers, and traders receiving training in system rather tools/technologies, hybrid rice production, community seed bank development, seed 
application of new technologies, business than an purification, rice quality, survey techniques, database management, statistics, rice insect 
management, linking to markets, etc., and increase in taxonomy, field-level pest monitoring methodologies, agronomy (land preparation, crop 
training to extension specialists, researchers, the number establishment, weed, water, nutrient, pest, disease, crop, soil management), harvest and 
policymakers, and others who are engaged in of people postharvest technologies (combine harvesting, drying, milling, storage, parboiling, etc.), 
the food, feed, and fiber system and natural trained. The business model development and marketing skills, climate change adaptation and mitigation 
resources and water management. Include estimate for strategies, greenhouse gas emission measurement, remote sensing, modeling, GIS, 
training on climate risk analysis, adaptation, 2014 is based phenotyping, and field and laboratory instrumentation. Trainees also include farmers who 
mitigation, and vulnerability assessments, as it on the received training on improved rice husbandry.  
relates to agriculture. Training should include assumption 
food security, water resource that our 
management/IWRM, sustainable agriculture, partners keep 
and climate change resilience. sending us 
Indicate, from the above list, the general training 
subject matters in which training was statistics. 
provided. 
 
 
 
 
 
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All 14. Number of (see above, but for females)   936 936 24,826 20,000 
trainees in  
short-term AfricaRice: 180 (research and extension partners) 
programs IRRI: 24,576 (4,428 research and extension partners, and 20,148 farmers) 
facilitated by  
CRP (females) CIAT: 70 (estimated as 35% of a total of 200 research and extension partners) 
All 15. Number of Glossary: The number of people who are   238 238 225 225 
trainees in currently enrolled in or graduated in the  
long-term current fiscal year from a bachelor’s, master’s, AfricaRice: 81 in total (39 PhD students, 42 MSc/BSc students) 
programs or Ph.D. program or are currently participating IRRI: 138 in total (63 PhD, 21 MsC, 20 BSc, 34 interns and fellows) 
facilitated by in or have completed in the current fiscal year CIAT: 6 in total (1 PhD students, 5 MSc/BSc students) 
CRP (males) a long-term (degree-seeking) advanced 
training program such as a fellowship program 
or a postdoctoral studies program. A person 
completing one long-term training program in 
the fiscal year and currently participating in 
another long-term training program should be 
counted only once. 
Specify in this cell the number of master’s 
students and number of PhDs 
All 16.Number of (see above, but for females)   154 154 166  160 
trainees in  
long-term AfricaRice: 31 in total (10 PhD students, 21 MSc/BSc students) 
programs IRRI: 128 in total (44 PhD, 33 MSc, 26 BSc, 25 interns and fellows) 
facilitated by CIAT: 7 in total (2 PhD students, 5 MSc/BSc students) 
CRP (females) 
1,5,6,7 17. Number of  Glossary: To be counted, a multistakeholder     NA  
multi- platform has to have a clear purpose, 
stakeholder generally to manage some type of 
R4D tradeoff/conflict among the different interests 
innovation of different stakeholders in the targeted agro-
platforms ecosystems, and inclusive and clear 
established governance mechanisms, leading to decisions 
for the to manage the variety of perspectives of 
targeted agro- stakeholders in a manner satisfactory to the 
ecosystems by whole platform. 
the CRPs Indicate the focus of each platform in this cell, 
including geographic focus. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TECHNOLOGIES/PRACTICES        
IN VARIOUS STAGES OF 
DEVELOPMENT 
All 18. Number of  Glossary: Technologies to be counted here are   67 67 67 67 
technologies/ agriculture-related and NRM-related  
NRM practices technologies and innovations including those GRiSP Themes 1–4 develop products that are technologies/NRM practices through a pipeline 
under that address climate change adaptation and approach. For rice varieties, breeding lines are continuously produced, evaluated, and moved 
research in mitigation. Relevant technologies include but through the pipeline into national release systems. NRM technologies are disembodied and 
the CRP are not limited to: are constantly under research for further improvement, while at the same time “delivered” 
(Phase I) • Mechanical and physical: New land to stakeholders for adaptation and adoption each year and in different countries. The 
preparation, harvesting, processing, and following number of products are under research, per theme (see GRiSP document): 
product handling technologies, including Theme1: 17 
biodegradable packaging  Theme 2: 25 
• Biological: New germplasm (varieties, Theme 3: 14 
breeds, etc.) that could be higher-yielding or Theme 4: 11 
higher in nutritional content and/or more 
resilient to climate impacts; affordable food-
based nutritional supplementation such as 
vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes or rice, or high-
protein maize, or improved livestock breeds; 
soil management practices that increase biotic 
activity and soil organic matter levels; and 
livestock health services and products such as 
vaccines  
• Chemical: Fertilizers, insecticides, and 
pesticides sustainably and environmentally 
applied, and soil amendments that increase 
fertilizer-use efficiencies  
• Management and cultural practices: 
sustainable water management practices; 
sustainable land management practices; 
sustainable fishing practices; Information 
technology, improved/sustainable agricultural 
production and marketing practices, increased 
use of climate information for planning 
disaster risk strategies in place, climate change 
mitigation and energy efficiency, and natural 
resource management practices that increase 
productivity and/or resiliency to climate 
change. IPM, ISFM, and PHH as related to 
agriculture should all be included as improved 
technologies or management practices. 
 
New technologies or management practices 
under research counted should be only those 
under research in the current reporting year. 
Any new technology or management practice 
under research in a previous year but not 
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under research in the reporting year should 
not be included. 
Clearly indicate, from the list above, the type 
of technology and geographic location that 
you are reporting on in next columns. 
All 19. % of The papers, web pages, blog stories, press More  8% 8% 12% 12% 
technologies releases, and policy briefs supporting indicator identified  
under #x must have an explicit focus on women technologies Same as indicator #2:  
research that farmers/NRM managers to be counted with women 1. Rice farming technologies for ex-combatant women in Burundi (continued) 
have an as target than 2. Improved marketing strategies for women’s groups in Africa trained in 
explicit target expected marketing of locally produced rice  
of women 3. Continued ecological engineering by women in Vietnam  
farmers 4. On-farm hermetic storage of rice (mainly done by women of the households) 
5. Improved parboiling technologies for women entrepreneurs in Africa 
6. InfoLady farmers in Bangladesh trained on rice technology transfer 
7. Stress-tolerant rice, for women farmers 
8. Labor-saving (mechanization) technologies (reducing back-breaking and 
drudgery work done by women farmers) 
9. Community seed banks, targeted at women farmers (groups) 
All 20. % of Reports/papers describing the products   0 0 7% 10% 
technologies  should include a focus on gender-  
under disaggregated impacts if they are to be Same as indicator #3:  
research that counted 1. Improved marketing strategies for women’s groups in Africa trained in marketing 
have been of locally produced rice  
assessed for 2. Improved parboiling technologies for women entrepreneurs in Africa 
likely gender- 3. Stress-tolerant rice, for women farmers 
disaggregated 4. Labor-saving (mechanization) technologies (reducing back-breaking and drudgery 
impact   work done by women farmers) 
5. Community seed banks, targeted at women farmers (groups) 
1,5,6,7 21 Number of Use the same classification of agroecosystem     NA  
agro- as for indicator 11 above, including geographic 
ecosystems location and agroecological zone   
for which CRP 
has identified 
feasible 
approaches 
for improving 
ecosystem 
services and 
for 
establishing 
positive 
incentives for 
farmers to 
improve 
ecosystem 
functions as 
per the CRP’s 
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recommendat
ions 
1,5,6,7 22. Number Indicate the potential number of both women     NA  
of people and men 
who will 
potentially 
benefit from 
plans, once 
finalised, for 
the scaling up 
of strategies 
All, except 23. Number of Glossary; Under “field testing” means that   67 67 67 67 
2 technologies research has moved from focused  
/NRM development to broader testing (pilot project GRiSP Themes 1–4 develop products that are technologies/NRM practices through a pipeline 
practices field phase) and this testing is underway under approach. Hence, these products are usually both under research and under field testing with 
tested (Phase conditions intended to duplicate those some of GRiSP’s 900 partners, and the same number applies as for indicator # 18. Most 
II) encountered by potential users of the new products are even at the same time in the dissemination stage by yet other partners. For 
technology. This might be in the actual example, the technology of alternate wetting and drying for saving water is under research 
facilities (fields) of potential users or it might for its effects on greenhouse gas emissions and for improved nutrient management (e.g., at 
be in a facility set up to duplicate those IRRI), while it is under field testing under conventional nutrient management with certain 
conditions. partners (e.g., in Africa), while it is being released and disseminated with other partners in 
Clearly identify in this cell the type of other countries (e.g., in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Bangladesh). 
technology and the geographic locations of 
the field testing/pilot projects reported in next 
columns. 
1,5,6,7 24. Number of Clearly identify in this cell the type of     NA  
agro- technology and the geographic location of the 
ecosystems field testing/pilot projects, and use the same 
for which classification of agroecosystem as for indicator 
innovations 11, specifying the type of agroecosystems in 
(technologies, which field testing is taking place.  
policies, 
practices, 
integrative 
approaches) 
and options 
for 
improvement 
at system 
level have 
been 
developed 
and are being 
field tested 
(Phase II) 
 
 
 
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1,5,6,7 25. % of        
above 
innovations/a
pproaches/op
tions that are 
targeted at 
decreasing 
inequality 
between men 
and women 
1,5,6,7 26. Number of        
published 
research 
outputs from 
CRP used in 
targeted agro-
ecosystems 
All, except 27.Number of Glossary: In the case of crop research that   77 77 82 80 
2 technologies/ developed a new variety, for example, the   
NRM practices variety must have passed through any Here, we do not count products developed under Theme 1 as these are seen more as 
released by required approval process, and seed of the prebreeding products (discovered genes, breeding populations). 
public and new variety should be available for  
private sector multiplication. The technology should have For varieties developed under Theme 2, we include an estimate of varieties released directly 
partners proven benefits and be as ready for use as it through involvement of breeders from AfricaRice, CIAT, and IRRI (with significant ancestry of 
globally can be as it emerges from the research and germplasm developed by these centers): a total of 82—7 through CIAT/FLAR, 31 through 
(Phase III)  testing process. Technologies made available AfricaRice and partners, and 44 through IRRI and partners. 
for transfer should be only those made  
available in the current reporting year. Any Products developed under Themes 3 and 4 are not formally “released” by partners; rather, 
technology made available in a previous year they are adapted and disseminated by partners. As explained in row 23, all of these products 
should not be included. are under dissemination (in whole, or through component technologies) by some partner in 
Clearly identify in this cell the some of GRiSP’s target countries because of the pipeline approach used: 25. 
technologies/practices thus released (scale-up 
phase) and the geographic areas concerned. 
POLICIES IN VARIOUS        
STAGES OF 
DEVELOPMENT 
All 28. Numbers Number of agricultural enabling environment    2  2 1  1 
of policies/ policies/ regulations/administrative   
regulations/ procedures in the areas of agricultural We facilitated the development and launching of a regional initiative to boost the rice sector 
administrative resource, food, market standards & in West Africa led by ECOWAS (Regional Rice Offensive in West Africa). 
procedures  regulation, public investment, natural 
analyzed resource or water management and climate 
(Stage 1) change adaptation/mitigation as it relates to 
agriculture that underwent the first stage of 
the policy reform process, i.e., analysis (review 
of existing policy/regulation/ administrative 
procedure and/or proposal of new 
policy/regulations/administrative procedures). 
T emplates f or  annual  reporting  f or  the years  2012 and 2013  Page | 21 
 
Please count the highest stage completed 
during the reporting year – don't double count 
for the same policy. 
Clearly identify in this cell the type of policy, 
regulations, etc., from the above list. 
All 29. Number of ….. ……that underwent the second stage of the     Not inventoried  
policies / policy reform process. The second stage 
regulations / includes public debate and/or consultation 
administrative with stakeholders on the proposed new or 
procedures revised policy/regulation/ administrative 
drafted and procedure.  
presented for Clearly identify in this cell the type of policy, 
public/stakeh regulations, and so on, and the geographic 
older location of the consultations. 
consultation 
(Stage 2) 
All 30. Number of : … underwent the third stage of the policy     Not inventoried  
policies/ reform process (policies were presented for 
regulations/ legislation/decree to improve the policy 
administrative environment for smallholder-based 
procedures agriculture).  
presented for Clearly identify in this cell the type of policy 
legislation and the country/region concerned. 
(Stage 3) 
All 31. Number of : …underwent the fourth stage of the policy     Not inventoried  
policies/ reform process (official approval 
regulations/ (legislation/decree) of new or revised 
administrative policy/regulation/administrative procedure by 
procedures relevant authority).  
prepared Clearly identify in this cell the type of policy 
passed/appro and the country/region concerned. 
ved (Stage 4) 
All 32. Number of : …completed the policy reform process     Not inventoried  
policies/ (implementation of new or revised 
regulations/ policy/regulation/ administrative procedure 
administrative by relevant authority). 
procedures Clearly identify in this cell the type of policy 
passed for and the country/region concerned. 
which 
implementati
on has begun 
(Stage 5) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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OUTCOMES ON THE        
GROUND 
All 33. Number of Clearly identify in this cell the geographic   4,763,00 4,763,0 4,763,000 4,763,00
hectares locations where this is occurring and whether 0 00  0 
under the application of technologies is on a new or For lack of a comprehensive system that tracks global adoption of varieties, crop 
improved continuing area.  management, postharvest, and all other technologies generated by GRiSP, we compute an 
technologies estimate based on a synthesis of pertinent literature and adoption studies (the same 
or methodology has been employed to derive USAID FtF indicators since 2011): ex post impact 
management studies show that 70% of Asian rice area is modern varieties, 70% of which have IRRI 
practices as a germplasm. We assume that the average varietal age is 15 years (replacement rate). So, that 
result of CRP equals 134,000,000 ha *0.7*0.7/15 = 4,380,000 (harvested) ha of annual new adoption of 
research IRRI-derived varieties in Asia. For sub-Saharan Africa, the actual adoption rate of NERICA 
varieties is about 26% and 24% for other improved varieties. The harvested area of NERICA 
varieties in 2009 was about 1.1 million ha and 1.7 million ha were under other improved 
varieties. Assuming a replacement rate of once every 15 years, this gives 187,000 hectares of 
annual new adoption of AfricaRice-derived varieties in sub-Saharan Africa.   
For Latin America: No reliable adoption data are available. Assuming the same adoption 
pattern as in Asia, the following area is obtained: 6,000,000*0.7*0.7/15 = 196,000 ha.  
We did not make an estimate of the worldwide adoption of improved crop and NRM 
technologies; mostly, these will overlap with the adoption of improved varieties. 
All 34. Number of Clearly identify in this cell the geographic   7,741,00 7,741,0 7,741,000 (50% males, 50% females) 7,741,00
farmers and location of these farmers  and whether the 0 00  0 
others who application of technologies is on a new or Asia: Estimating that 70% of the harvested rice area is physical rice area, that the average 
have applied continuing area and indicate: farm size of rice farmers is 1 hectare, and assuming an average of two farmers per 
new 34 (a) number of women farmers concerned  household, the number of farmers applying new technologies is 1.4 times the area under 
technologies 34(b) number of male farmers concerned  new technologies: thus, the number of farmers is 6,128,000.  
or In Africa, with farm size of 0.5 ha and assuming three to four farmers per household, this 
management gives 3.5*187,000/0.5 = 1,309,000 farmers. 
practices as a For Latin America: Farm sizes in southern LA are large (we assume 20% of total area), but we 
result of CRP estimate 1 ha again for Central America and northern LA. Assuming again two farmers per 
research household, we arrive at 0.8*2*196,000 = 313,000 farmers. On average across the globe, 
about half of the rice farmers are females. 
 
  
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Annex 2: Performance indicators for gender mainstreaming with targets defined  
 
Performance Indicator CRP performance approaches CRP performance meets requirements CRP performance exceeds requirements 
requirements 
1. Gender inequality targets Sex-disaggregated social data are being Sex-disaggregated social data collected and used Sex-disaggregated social data collected and used to diagnose 
defined collected and used to diagnose to diagnose important gender-related constraints important gender-related constraints in at least one of the CRP’s 
important gender-related constraints in in at least one of the CRP’s main target main target populations  
 at least one of the CRP’s main target populations  
And  
populations  
And  
The CRP has defined and collected baseline data on the main 
 
 The CRP has defined and collected baseline data dimensions of gender inequality in the CRP’s main target 
on the main dimensions of gender inequality in populations relevant to its expected outcomes (IDOs) 
 the CRP’s main target populations relevant to its 
 And 
expected outcomes (IDOs) 
The CRP targets changes in levels of gender inequality to which the 
CRP is or plans to contribute, with related numbers of men and 
women beneficiaries in main target populations 
2.  Institutional architecture - CRP scientists and managers with - CRP scientists and managers with responsibility CRP scientists and managers with responsibility for gender in the 
for integration of gender is in responsibility for gender in the CRP’s for gender in the CRP’s outputs are appointed, CRP’s outputs are appointed, and have written TORs and funds 
place outputs are appointed and have written and have written TORs and funds allocated to allocated to support their interaction  
TORs  support their interaction.  
 - Procedures defined to report use of available diagnostic or 
- Procedures defined to report use of - Procedures defined to report  use of available baseline knowledge on gender routinely for assessment of the 
available diagnostic or baseline diagnostic or baseline knowledge on gender gender equality implications of the CRP’s flagship research products 
knowledge on gender routinely for routinely for assessment of the gender equality as per the Gender Strategy 
assessment of the gender equality implications of the CRP’s flagship research 
-CRP M&E system has protocol for tracking progress on integration 
implications of the CRP’s flagship products as per the Gender Strategy 
of gender in research 
research products as per the Gender 
-CRP M&E system has protocol for tracking   
Strategy And  
progress on integration of gender in research 
-CRP M&E system has protocol for A CRP plan approved for capacity development in gender analysis  
And  
tracking progress on integration of 
gender in research And  
A CRP plan approved for capacity development in 
gender analysis 
 The CRP uses feedback provided by its M&E system to improve its 
integration of gender into research 
 
CRP 2013 Financial Reporting Templates Index
INDEX
CRP Financial Reporting Templates
Ref Description Comments
Budget and Financial Reports
L101 CRP Cumulative Financial Summary
L106 CRP Annual Funding Summary
L111 CRP Annual Financial Summary
Included mainly for reconciliation purposes and to eliminate double 
counting of CGIAR collaboration costs; note that it is the net amount (i.e. 
L121 CRP - Expenditure by Natural Classification Report
expenses excluding CGIAR collaboration costs) which should be used as the 
total for L111 and L131
Simplified - Source of funding no longer required; note that this report is still 
titled "Themes"; transition is underway and some CRPs are already 
L131 CRP - Themes Report
recording costs by Flagship Project.  If that is the case for your CRP, please 
change the title of the report.  
Analytical Financial Reports
L211 CRP Partnerships Report
Notes
Most reports are for current year only. Exceptions are L101 which is multi-year (cumulative).
All reports shown here are for individual CRP's.  The Consortium Office will prepare consolidated CRP reports.
Budget figures in all of the attached forms should be the annual confirmed budget (POWB) for the year.  
W1/2 total will be as the Financing Plan notified by the Consortium Office, and W3/Bilateral the forecast prepared internally.
Actual events since the signing of the PIAs result in the budget per PIA no longer being a meaningful measure of performance.
For reporting purposes, please delete from L121 and L131 Centers not relevant to your CRP
CGIAR TEMPLATE: L101
CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)
Period: Jan/01/2011 - Dec/31/2013 Cumulative Financial Summary
Amounts in USD (000's)
Report Description
Name of Report: Cumuative Financial Summary
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th 
Summary Report - by CG 
(a) Total POWB Approved Budget (b) Actual cumulative Expenses  (c) Variance / Balance
Partners
Windows Bilateral Center Total Windows Bilateral Center Total Windows Bilateral Center Total 
Window 3 Window 3 Window 3
1 & 2 Funding funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding funds Funding
1. AFRICA RICE        2 5,637           6,573        2 8,836               -        6 1,046     2 5,637        5,528     2 9,034            -     6 0,198                 0         1,045           (198)             -            8 47
2. BIOVERSITY               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
3. CIAT        1 1,703               -           9,496               -        2 1,199     1 1,643            -        7,167            -     1 8,810               60             -         2,329             -         2,390
4. CIFOR               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
5. CIMMYT               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
6. CIP               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
7. ICARDA               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
8. ICRAF               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
9. ICRISAT               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
10. IFPRI               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
11. IITA               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
12. ILRI               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
13. IRRI        6 6,881           2,734      146,674               -      216,289     6 6,941     1 8,618   122,895            -   208,453             ( 60)     ( 15,883)       23,779             -         7,836
14. IWMI               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
15. WORLDFISH               -            -             -             -             -             -             -
Total for CRP      104,221           9,307      185,006               -      298,534   104,221     2 4,146   159,095            -   287,461               ( 0)     (14,838)       25,911             -       11,073
35% 3% 62% 0% 100% 36% 8% 55% 0% 100% 0% -134% 234% 0% 100%
CGIAR TEMPLATE: L106
CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)  Annual 
Period:   Dec/31/2013
Amounts in USD (000's) Funding 
Report Description
Name of Report: Annual Funding Summary
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th
PART 1 - Annual FINANCE PLAN (Totals for Windows 1 and 2 combined)
Approved Level for Year - Initial Approval (as per PIA) $                   8 3,070
Approved Level for Year - Final Amount $                   3 4,500
PART 2 - Funding Summary for Year
2013 Actual Funding
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
CGIAR FUND                          34,500                       34,500
ADB                          -                                 902                            902
ARCADIA                          -                                   25                              2 5
AUSAID                          -                                     8                                 8
AUSTRALIA                         514                              1,861                         2,376
BADEA                          -                                   75                              7 5
BANGLADESH                          -                                     6                                 6
BAYER                          -                                   87                              8 7
BMGF                         961                              8,692                         9,653
CAAS                          -                              2,033                         2,033
CANADA                          -                              1,750                         1,750
CFC                          -                                     1                                 1
CGIAR CHALLENGE PROGRAM ON WATER AND FOOD                          -                                   17                              1 7
CHINA                          -                                   11                              1 1
CIMMYT                          -                              1,330                         1,330
DFID                          -                                   87                              8 7
EC                          -                              2,906                         2,906
EMBRAPA                          -                                   10                              1 0
EU                     1 ,200                                 175                         1,374
FAO                          -                                   14                              1 4
FEDEARROZ                          -                                     4                                 4
FLAR                          -                              1,228                         1,228
FONTAGRO                          -                                   69                              6 9
FRANCE                          -                                 447                            447
GCDT                          -                                   51                              5 1
GCP                          -                              1,509                         1,509
GERMANY                          -                              2,102                         2,102
GOVERNMENT OF PERÚ                          -                                   19                              1 9
HIAAL - FLAR                          -                                 236                            236
HRDC                          -                                 495                            495
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CGIAR TEMPLATE: L106
2013 Actual Funding
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
ICRAF                          -                                   79                              7 9
ICRISAT                          -                                 413                            413
IFAD                         371                              1,803                         2,173
IFPRI                          -                                 184                            184
IITA                          -                              1,920                         1,920
INDIA                         365                                 914                         1,279
INRA                          -                                   32                              3 2
IPNI/IPI                          -                                   10                              1 0
IRAN                          -                                   70                              7 0
IWMI                          -                                   40                              4 0
JAPAN                     4 ,174                              4,378                         8,551
JIRCAS                          -                                 193                            193
KELLOG'S                          -                                   31                              3 1
KOREA                          -                                 728                            728
MADR                          -                                 280                            280
MALAYSIA                          -                                     2                                 2
MARS                          -                                   29                              2 9
OTHERS                          -                              1,081                         1,081
PHILIPPINES                          -                                 744                            744
PIONEER                          -                                     6                                 6
PORTUGAL                         103                                 241                            345
RICE TEC.                          -                                   53                              5 3
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION                          -                                 718                            718
SWITZERLAND                          -                              1,548                         1,548
SYNGENTA                          -                                 630                            630
TURKEY                           23                                  -                              2 3
UNIVERSITY SHEFFIELD                          -                                   74                              7 4
USA                     3 ,710                              2,814                         6,524
VIETNAM                          -                                   19                              1 9
WORLD BANK                          -                                     2                                 2
YALE UNIVERSITY                          -                                 118                            118
                            -
Total for CRP 3.3                          34,500                   11,422                           4 5,301                       91,223
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CGIAR TEMPLATE: L106
2013 Actual Funding
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
2013 Actual Funding
IRRI
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
CGIAR Fund                        22,205                       -                               -                     22,205
ADB                              902                          902
ARCADIA                                25                            25
AUSTRALIA                      5 14                           1,861                       2,376
BANGLADESH                                  6                             6 
BAYER                                87                            87
BMGF                      9 61                           8,692                       9,653
CAAS                           1,444                       1,444
CGIAR CHALLENGE PROGRAM ON WATER AND FOOD                                17                            17
CHINA                                11                            11
CIMMYT                           1,330                       1,330
EC                           2,906                       2,906
FAO                                14                            14
FRANCE                              447                          447
GCDT                                51                            51
GCP                              685                          685
GERMANY                           1,748                       1,748
HRDC                              495                          495
ICRAF                                79                            79
ICRISAT                              413                          413
IFAD                           1,803                       1,803
IFPRI                              184                          184
INDIA                      3 65                              914                       1,279
IPNI/IPI                                10                            10
IRAN                                70                            70
IWMI                                40                            40
JAPAN                    1,861                           1,856                       3,718
KELLOG'S                                31                            31
KOREA                              728                          728
Malaysia                                  2                             2 
MARS                                29                            29
PHILIPPINES                              744                          744
PIONEER                                  6                             6 
PORTUGAL                      1 03                              241                          345
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION                              718                          718
SWITZERLAND                           1,548                       1,548
SYNGENTA                              630                          630
TURKEY                        2 3                            23
USA                    3,710                           2,814                       6,524
VIETNAM                                19                            19
WORLD BANK                                  2                             2 
OTHERS                           1,128                       1,128
TOTAL IRRI                          22,205                     7 ,539                           3 4,729                       64,473
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CGIAR TEMPLATE: L106
2013 Actual Funding
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
2013 Actual Funding
Africa Rice
 Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
1 CGIAR Fund                          8,764                       -                               -                       8,764
2 BADEA                             -                       -                                75                            75
3 CAAS                             -                       -                              589                          589
4 Canada                             -                       -                           1,750                       1,750
5 DFID                             -                       -                                87                            87
6 EU                             -                    1,200                              175                       1,374
7 GCP                             -                       -                              790                          790
8 Germany                             -                       -                              354                          354
9 IFAD                             -                      3 71                               -                          371
10 IITA                             -                       -                           1,920                       1,920
11 Japan                             -                    2,313                           2,521                       4,834
12 Others                             -                       -                               (58)                          ( 58)
TOTAL AFRICA RICE                            8,764                     3 ,883                              8,201                       20,848
2013 Actual Funding
CIAT  Windows 1&2  Window 3  Bilateral Funding  Total Funding 
1 CGIAR Fund                            3,531                          -                                  -                         3,531
2 Rice Tec.                                -                          -                                   53                              5 3
3 INRA                                -                          -                                   32                              3 2
4 FLAR                                -                          -                              1,228                         1,228
5 HIAAL - FLAR                                -                          -                                 236                            236
6 CFC                                -                          -                                     1                                 1
7 FONTAGRO                                -                          -                                   69                              6 9
8 GCP                                -                          -                                   33                              3 3
9 MADR                                -                          -                                 280                            280
10 FEDEARROZ                                -                          -                                     4                                 4
11 Government of Perú                                -                          -                                   19                              1 9
12 Yale University                                -                          -                                 118                            118
13 Jircas                                -                          -                                 193                            193
14 EMBRAPA                                -                          -                                   10                              1 0
15 University Sheffield                                -                                   74                              7 4
16 AUSAID                                -                          -                                     8                                 8
17 Others                                -                          -                                   12                              1 2
TOTAL CIAT                            3,531                          -                              2,371                         5,902
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CGIAR TEMPLATE: L111
CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)
Period:   Dec/31/2013 Annual Financial Summary by Centers 
Amounts in USD (000's)
Report Description
Name of Report: Annual Financial Summary by Centers & Other Participants
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th
Summary Report - 
(a) CRP 2013  POWB approved budget (b) CRP 2013 Expenditure  (c) Variance this Year
by CG Partners
Windows Bilateral Center Total Windows Bilateral Total Windows Window Bilateral Center Total 
Window 3 Window 3 Center funds
1 & 2 Funding funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding Funding 1 & 2 3 Funding funds Funding
1. AFRICA RICE           8,745           5,209         11,002               -         24,956             8 ,764             3 ,883             8 ,201                  -           20,848           (18)       1,326       2,801           -       4,109
2. BIOVERSITY               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
3. CIAT           3,539               -           2,374               -           5,913             3 ,531                  -             2 ,371                  -             5 ,902              8           -              3           -            11
4. CIFOR               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
5. CIMMYT               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
6. CIP               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
7. ICARDA               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
8. ICRAF               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
9. ICRISAT               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
10. IFPRI               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
11. IITA               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
12. ILRI               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
13. IRRI         22,215           2,734         44,727               -         69,677           22,205             7 ,539           34,729                  -           64,473            10     (4,805)       9,998           -       5,204
14. IWMI               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
15. WORLDFISH               -                  -           -           -           -           -           -
Total for CRP         34,500           7,944         58,103               -      1 00,547           34,500           11,422           45,301                  -           91,223             (0)     (3,479)    12,802           -      9 ,323
34% 8% 58% 0% 100% 38% 13% 50% 0% 100% 0% -37% 137% 0% 100%
CGIAR TEMPLATE: L121
 Annual Financial Summary by 
CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) Natural Classification 
Period:   Dec/31/2013
Amounts in USD 000's
Report Description
Name of Report: Financial Summary by Natural Classification lines
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th
Windows Bilateral Center Total Windows Bilateral  Center Total Windows Bilateral Center Total 
Window 3 Window 3 Window 3
1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding
Total CRP 3.3  POWB Approved Budget Actual Unspent/Variance
Personnel      14,936        2,342      16,360            -      33,639      14,481        3,451      12,890            -      30,822           4 55       (1,109)        3,471            -        2,817
Collaborators Costs - CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -      12,295        3,750            -            -      16,045     (12,295)       (3,750)            -            -     (16,045)
Collaborator Costs - Partners        1,387        1,795      14,378            -      17,560        1,272        2,586      11,072            -      14,931           1 15          (791)        3,305            -        2,630
Supplies and services        9,499        2,370      15,768            -      27,637      10,241        3,322      12,292            -      25,854          (742)          (952)        3,476            -        1,782
Operational Travel        1,506           5 15        4,110            -        6,130        1,619           6 96        3,195            -        5,510          (113)          (182)           9 15            -           6 21
Depreciation        1,652           1 17           6 22            -        2,391        1,418           1 09           4 81            -        2,007           2 34                8           1 42            -           3 84
       Sub-total of Direct Costs      28,980        7,140      51,238            -      87,357      41,325      13,915      39,929            -      95,169    ( 12,345)       (6,775)      11,309            -       (7,811)
Indirect Costs        5,520           8 04        6,865            -      13,189        5,470        1,257        5,372            -      12,099              50          (453)        1,493            -        1,090
Total - All Costs      34,500        7,944      58,103            -    100,547      46,795      15,172      45,301            -    107,268    ( 12,295)       (7,228)      12,802            -       (6,721)
LESS Coll Costs CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -      12,295        3,750            -            -      16,045      12,295        3,750            -            -      16,045
Total Net Costs      34,500        7,944      58,103            -    100,547      34,500      11,422      45,301            -      91,223               (0)       (3,479)      12,802            -        9,323
Amounts for each participating center below:
IRRI  POWB Approved Budget Actual Unspent/Variance
Personnel 9,084 848 12,655      22,587 9,080 2,337 9,826            -      21,243                4       (1,490)        2,829            -        1,344
Collaborators Costs - CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            - 12,295 3,641            -            -      15,936     (12,295)       (3,641)            -            -     (15,936)
Collaborator Costs - Partners 727 620 11,392      12,740 727 1,711 8,846            -      11,283                0       (1,090)        2,547            -        1,457
Supplies and services 6,102 773 11,348      18,223 6,099 2,131 8,811            -      17,042                3       (1,358)        2,537            -        1,181
Operational Travel 1,004 155 3,089        4,249 1,004 429 2,399            -        3,831                0          (273)           6 91            -           4 18
Depreciation 1,169 11 459        1,638 1,168 30 356            -        1,554                1            ( 19)           1 03            -              84
       Sub-total of Direct Costs      18,087        2,408      38,943            -      59,437      30,373      10,279      30,238            -      70,890    ( 12,287)       (7,871)        8,705            -    ( 11,453)
Indirect Costs 4,129 327 5,784      10,240        4,127           9 01        4,491            -        9,519                2          (574)        1,293            -           7 20
Total - All Costs      22,215        2,734      44,727            -      69,677      34,500      11,180      34,729            -      80,409    ( 12,285)       (8,446)        9,998            -    ( 10,732)
LESS Coll Costs CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -      12,295        3,641            -            -      15,936      12,295        3,641            -            -      15,936
Total Net Costs      22,215        2,734      44,727            -      69,677      22,205        7,539      34,729            -      64,473              10       (4,805)        9,998            -        5,204
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CGIAR TEMPLATE: L121
Windows Bilateral Center Total Windows Bilateral  Center Total Windows Bilateral Center Total 
Window 3 Window 3 Window 3
1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding 1 & 2 Funding Funds Funding
 AFRICA RICE  POWB Approved Budget Actual Unspent/Variance
Personnel 4,230 1,494 2,515        8,239 3,782 1,114 1,875            -        6,771           4 48           3 80           6 40            -        1,468
Collaborators Costs - CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -           1 09            -            -           1 09            -          (109)            -            -          (109)
Collaborator Costs - Partners 660 1,175 2,980        4,815 545 876 2,222            -        3,642           1 15           2 99           7 59            -        1,173
Supplies and services 2,047 1,597 3,685        7,330 2,794 1,191 2,747            -        6,732          (747)           4 07           9 38            -           5 97
Operational Travel 427 359 882        1,668 541 268 657            -        1,466          (114)              91           2 25            -           2 02
Depreciation 448 106 154           7 09 215 79 115            -           4 09           2 33              27              39            -           3 00
       Sub-total of Direct Costs        7,812        4,732      10,217            -      22,761        7,877        3,636        7,616            -      19,130            ( 65)        1,096        2,601            -        3,632
Indirect Costs 933 477 785        2,195           8 86           3 56           5 85            -        1,827              47           1 21           2 00            -           3 68
Total - All Costs        8,745        5,209      11,002            -      24,956        8,764        3,992        8,201            -      20,956            ( 18)        1,217        2,801            -        4,000
LESS Coll Costs CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -            -           1 09            -            -           1 09            -           1 09            -            -           1 09
Total Net Costs        8,745        5,209      11,002            -      24,956        8,764        3,883        8,201            -      20,848            ( 18)        1,326        2,801            -        4,109
CIAT  POWB Approved Budget Actual Unspent/Variance
Personnel        1,622            -        1,190            -        2,812 1,618            -        1,189            -        2,807                4            -                2            -                5
Collaborators Costs - CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            - 
Collaborator Costs - Partners            -            -                5            -                5            -            - 5            -                5            -            -                0            -                0
Supplies and services        1,350            -           7 34            -        2,084 1,347            - 734            -           7 34                3            -                1            -                4
Operational Travel              74            -           1 39            -           2 13 74            - 138            -           1 38                0            -                0            -                0
Depreciation              35            -                9            -              44 35            - 9            -                9                0            -                0            -                0
       Sub-total of Direct Costs        3,081            -        2,078            -        5,159        3,074            -        2,075            -        5,149                7            -                3            -                9
Indirect Costs           4 58            -           2 96           7 54           4 57            -           2 96            -           7 53                1            -                0            -                1
Total - All Costs        3,539            -        2,374            -        5,913        3,531            -        2,371            -        5,902                8            -                3            -              11
LESS Coll Costs CGIAR Centers            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            -            - 
Total Net Costs        3,539            -        2,374            -        5,913        3,531            -        2,371            -        5,902                8            -                3            -              11
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CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSPu) mmary by 
Period:   Dec/31/2013
Amounts in USD 000's Themes
Report Description
Name of Report: Financial Summary by Themes
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th
Current Year Actual 
POWB Approved Unspent Budget 
Expenditures
Summary Report - by Themes
Theme 1                      5,090                      5,095                            (5)
Theme 2                      9,897                      9,907                          (10)
Theme 3                      5,205                      5,211                            (7)
Theme 4                      1,453                      1,455                            (2)
Theme 5                      2,898                      2,903                            (5)
Theme 6                      3,009                      3,012                            (4)
Gender Strategies                         280                         285                            (5)
Institutional Capacity                      2,340                      2,401                          (61)
PCCB                      2,705                      2,623                           82
New Frontier                      1,625                      1,608                           17
Total - All Costs                   34,500                   34,500                             0
IRRI
Theme 1                      3,050                      3,052                            (1)
Theme 2                      6,150                      6,152                            (2)
Theme 3                      4,078                      4,080                            (2)
Theme 4                         811                         812                            (0)
Theme 5                      1,729                      1,730                            (1)
Theme 6                      2,099                      2,100                            (1)
Gender Strategies                         103                         103                            (0)
Institutional Capacity                      1,354                      1,446                          (92)
PCCB                      1,952                      1,858                           94
New Frontier                         889                         874                           15
Total - All Costs                   22,215                   22,205                           10
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AFRICA RICE
Theme 1                         962                         966                            (4)
Theme 2                      1,759                      1,766                            (7)
Theme 3                      1,098                      1,103                            (5)
Theme 4                         641                         643                            (2)
Theme 5                      1,169                      1,173                            (4)
Theme 6                         910                         913                            (3)
Gender Strategies                         177                         182                            (5)
Institutional Capacity                         986                         955                           31
PCCB                         539                         542                            (3)
New Frontier                         505                         520                          (15)
Total - All Costs                     8 ,745                     8 ,764                          (18)
CIAT
Theme 1                      1,077                      1,077                            (0)
Theme 2                      1,988                      1,988                            (0)
Theme 3                           29                           29                            (0)
Theme 4                              -                              -                          -
Theme 5                              -                              -                          -
Theme 6                              -                              -                          -
Gender Strategies                              -                              -                          -
Institutional Capacity                              -                              -                          -
PCCB                         214                         223                            (9)
New Frontier                         231                         214                           17
Total - All Costs                     3 ,539                     3 ,531                             8
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CRP No. 3.3 - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)
Period:   Dec/31/2013 CRP Partnership Report
Amounts in USD 000's
Report Description
Name of Report: CRP Partnerships Report
Frequency/Period: Annual
Deadline: Every April 15th
TOTAL FOR CRP 3.3  Actual Expenses - This Year
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Item Institute Acronym Institute Name Country Window 3 Bilateral TOTAL
1 & 2 Funds
                  1 ALUF Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg Germany             -             -            498            498
                  2 CTU Can Tho University Vietnam             -             -            277            277
                  3 CIRAD Centre de cooperation Internationale en Recherce AgrFornanocmeique pour le devel o   p  p  e  m 12e5nt             -             -            125
                  4 FOFIFA Centre Nationale de Recherche Appliquee pour le DevMeloadpapgeamsceanrt                4             -              98            102
                  5 CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrgAaunsistaratiloian             -             -            111            111
                  6 CLRRI Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute Vietnam             -             -            122            122
                  7 ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research India             -                6            143            149
                  8 IRD Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement France            126             -             -            126
                  9 IER Institut d'Economie Rurale Mali              17            117            227            361
               1 0 INERA B Institut National de l'Environnement et des RechercheBsu Arkgirnicao Fleaso              23                8            150            181
               1 1 ISRA Institut Senegalais de Recherche Agricoles Senegal                0             -            100            100
               1 2 JIRCAS Japan International Research Center for Agricultural SJcaiepnacnes            149             -             -            149
               1 3 IPK Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ReseGaErcRhMany             -             -            142            142
               1 4 MU Mcgill University Canada             -             -            191            191
               1 5 MAFF Ministry of Agriculture,Forestries and Fisheries Cambodia             -             -            126            126
               1 6 NARI National Agricultural Research Institute The Gambia              10              11            117            138
               1 7 NARO National Agricultural Research Organisation Uganda                3             -            146            149
               1 8 NCRI National Cereals Research Institute Nigeria                3             -            327            330
               1 9 PhilRice Philippine Rice Research Institute Philippines              65              40            872            977
               2 0 SS Seed Stories Singapore             -                2            109            111
               2 1 SLARI Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute Sierra Leone              14              91            139            243
               2 2 Others            735        2 ,312        7 ,178      10,225
Total for CRP        1,272        2,586      11,073             -      14,931
1. IRRI  Actual Expenses - This Year
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Item Institute Acronym Institute Name Country Window 3 Bilateral TOTAL
1 & 2 Funds
1 CIRAD Centre de cooperation Internationale en Recherce AgrFornanocmeique pour le deve  l o  p  p   e 1m25ent             -             -            125
2 IRD Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement France            126             -             -            126
3 JIRCAS Japan International Research Center for Agricultural SJcaiepnacnes            149             -             -            149
4 PhilRice Philippine Rice Research Institute Philippines              65              40            872            977
5 ALUF Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg Germany             -             -            498            498
6 CTU Can Tho University Vietnam             -             -            277            277
7 ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research India             -                6            143            149
8 IPK Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ReseGaErcRhMany             -             -            142            142
9 MAFF Ministry of Agriculture,Forestries and Fisheries Cambodia             -             -            126            126
10 CLRRI Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute Vietnam             -             -            122            122
11 CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrgAaunsistaratiloian             -             -            111            111
12 SS Seed Stories Singapore             -                2            109            111
165 Others            263        1 ,663        6 ,446        8,371
Total for IRRI            727        1,711        8,846             -      11,283
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2. AFRICA RICE  Actual Expenses - This Year
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Item Institute Acronym Institute Name Country Window 3 Bilateral TOTAL
1 & 2 Funds
1 NCRI National Cereals Research Institute Nigeria                3             -            327            330
2 IER Institut d'Economie Rurale Mali              17            117            227            361
3 MU Mcgill University Canada             -             -            191            191
4 INERA B Institut National de l'Environnement et des RechercheBsu Arkgirnicao Fleaso              23                8            150            181
5 NARO National Agricultural Research Organisation Uganda                3             -            146            149
6 SLARI Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute Sierra Leone              14              91            139            243
7 NARI National Agricultural Research Institute The Gambia              10              11            117            138
8 ISRA Institut Senegalais de Recherche Agricoles Senegal                0             -            100            100
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TOTAL FOR CRP 3.3  Actual Expenses - This Year
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1 & 2 Funds
9 FOFIFA Centre Nationale de Recherche Appliquee pour le DevMeloadpapgeamsceanrt                4             -              98            102
10 Others            472            649            727        1,848
TOTAL AFRICA RICE            545            876        2,222             -        3,642
3. CIAT  Actual Expenses - This Year
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Item Institute Acronym Institute Name Country Window 3 Bilateral TOTAL
1 & 2 Funds
1 INIA Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria Uruguay             -             -               (3)             -               (3)
2 MSU Michigan State University United States             -             -               (2)             -               (2)
3 INIA Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria Perú             -             -              10             -              10
            -
TOTAL CIAT             -             -                5             -                5
TOTAL FOR CRP "X.X"  Actual Expenses - This Year
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Window 3 Bilateral TOTAL
1 & 2 Funds
1. AFRICA RICE            545            876        2 ,222             -        3,642
2. BIOVERSITY             -
3. CIAT             -             -                5             -                5
4. CIFOR             -
5. CIMMYT             -
6. CIP             -
7. ICARDA             -
8. ICRAF             -
9. ICRISAT             -
10. IFPRI             -
11. IITA             -
12. ILRI             -
13. IRRI            727        1 ,711        8 ,846             -      11,283
14. IWMI             -
15. WORLDFISH             -
Total for CRP        1,272        2,586      11,073             -      14,931
Notes:
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