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Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, new integrated enterprise digital platforms were
launched under Digital Enablement of Business Integration, in partnership with People and Culture,
Communication and Outreach, and Business Operations and Finance:
● CGIAR360: A foundational infrastructure for data integration, analytics, and business
intelligence.
● MyCGIAR: An employee engagement platform to enhance communication and
collaboration.
● Website Management: A unified platform for developing and managing CGIAR’s web
presence.
● Business Process Improvements: Enhancements in talent management and financial
reporting, driving efficiency and transparency.
The emergence of Generative AI in 2023 presented both opportunities and challenges. The D&D
team mobilized a cross-CGIAR community to collaboratively explore and assess these new
technologies . In partnership with Digital Innovation, we advocated for a unified AI strategy at the
System Council meeting in Rabat. This proposal included the concept of an AI Innovation
Accelerator eHub aimed at fostering AI-driven advancements across CGIAR and its network of
partners in the global south.
As we embarked on designing the 2025–2027 Research Portfolio, the D&D team collaborated
closely with Digital Innovation and other groups to develop the “Digital and Data as a Connector"
model. This model ensures that digital and data innovations are integral to the new Portfolio’s
design, enhancing synergy and impact across research and operational activities.
Our integrated cybersecurity approach achieved a record year with zero critical security incidents.
The ICT Community of Practice across CGIAR Centers continued to thrive, ensuring that CGIAR
remains at the forefront of digital security and operational excellence.
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