Commencement of preliminary stakeholder discussion with the University of Notre Dame.

Commencement of preliminary stakeholder discussion with the University of Notre Dame.

  • October 20, 2026

A week-long joint study undertaken by the University of Notre Dame, USA, in collaboration with ForestAction Nepal, focusing on the stocktaking of CGIAR-supported agricultural innovations in Nepal, was formally commenced in Kathmandu.

The study was initiated with a series of preliminary stakeholder discussions involving key actors from research institutions and development organisations such as IWMI, IRRI and CIMMYT Nepal. The discussions was led by Research Fellow Dr. Nabin Pardan from the University of Notre Dame, who facilitated dialogue and interaction among stakeholders.