Subject: Governance Option Importance: High Dear Maxine, Please take note of a further suggestion to move the governance issue forward taking into account that we could not arrive at a common EIARD position to agree on one of the four options. So this does not represent an EIARD position but a contribution to the debate in finding a solution where many members remain on their favorite option. Please spread these inputs among the other members of the FCGC. Thanks. Best regards, Juergen Dr. Jürgen ANTHOFER Executive Secretary European Initiative for Agricultural Research for Development Senior Advisor Agricultural Research for Development European Commission DG Research & Innovation F3 Agri-Food Chain COVE 08/105 B-1049 Brussels/Belgium +32 229-91790 [email protected] http://ec.europa.eu/research EIARD suggestion on governance EIARD has been reviewing the different governance options. We agreed on the analysis presented in the report setting out the weaknesses and challenges inherent in the current model. However, we found it hard to reach on a consensus position on a single option. In response to this we would like to suggest a two tiered board option. The objective is to strengthen the overall governance:    separating management from strategy removing the ambiguity of the Co Office providing scope for strong leadership We think also that this would enable much more strategic engagement of the ISPC in the science agenda of the CGIAR. What we propose is the separation of roles and responsibilities through the establishment of a Policy Board and a Management Board. The indicative functions are set out below: Policy Board (Objective and priority setting, oversight - supervisory) - Establish the overall Results Framework (RF) and priorities for the CGIAR Approves system strategy and funding Appoints Mgt Board Sets system policy (e.g. gender) ISPC (administratively at the management office but advice independent): - Advises the Policy Board on global priorities for agricultural research and the CGIAR Comments on CRP proposals Management Board (excecutive arm of the Policy Board) fiduciary and programming - Accountable to the Policy Board Develops a strategy responding to the RF Composition of the Board? (technical and management experience professionals, Centers are active observers) Appoints CEO Sets standards Approves risk mgt frameworks and monitoring risks Approves communication strategy Commissions reviews Management Office (executive arm of the mgt board) fiduciary and programming In summary, - it is a one pillar system with one accountability hierarchy instead of confusion. - it separates policy from management - it merges two offices, thus reducing confusion and duplication - it provides for CGIAR leadership, vested in a strong executive office with an explicit public profile We want to stress that this is not a finalized version but work in progress towards a potential solution. Questions the FCGC may want to consider:    Management Board: How many and who? Is the Management Office CEO on the management Board and if yes, in what function? Other question? Two-tiered Options: streamlined decision making with clear responsibilities OVERSIGHT and STRATEGY Policy Board ISPC Management Board IEA FIDUCIARY and PROGRAMMING Management Office Lead center CRP Lead center CRP Lead center CRP Lead center CRP Lead center CRP IMPLEMENTATION