Women and men play a central role in the farming, food and health, and natural resource management systems of low and medium income countries. But women’s contribution is often undervalued or unrecognised—and they are often disproportionately affected by poverty. As a result ACIAR has developed the Gender Equity Policy and Strategy. The organisation cannot credibly pursue its strategic objectives around food security, poverty reduction, human health and nutrition or climate change, unless it promotes gender equity vigorously—internally and externally. 

ACIAR Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017

This Corporate Plan is prepared for the reporting period 2017-18, and covers the reporting periods 2017-18 to 2020-21. The 1982 rationale for establishing ACIAR was that Australian agricultural science has much to offer countries in our region, as they work to improve their food security by increasing agricultural productivity, sustainability and food system resilience. That proposition is even more valid, if not vital today.

The Australian Centre for International Research (ACIAR) 2017–18 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) is the fourth developed within the timeframe of the Centre’s Strategic Plan 2014–18. It has been developed within the context of the Australian Government’s aid policy and performance framework, and under the guidance of the Commission for International Agricultural Research and ACIAR’s Policy Advisory Council.

ACIAR Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2016

The Australian Centre for International Research (ACIAR) 2016–17 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) is the third developed within the timeframe of the Centre’s Strategic Plan 2014–18. It has been developed within the context of the Australian Government’s aid policy and performance framework, and under the guidance of the Commission for International Agricultural Research and ACIAR’s Policy Advisory Council.

ACIAR Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015

ACIAR has a long track record working with the private sector in agricultural research. Brokering high payoff partnerships with private companies and enterprises in support of Australia’s foreign policy objectives is a core capability for ACIAR. By working to enhance agricultural competitiveness and sustainability, and increasing market access and value-chain efficiencies and effectiveness, ACIAR contributes to economic diplomacy and the aid-for-trade agenda of the Australian Government.