Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments. 16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework. 16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fund. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework. 16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure. 16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund.
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Samples: Contribution Agreement, Contribution Agreement, Contribution Agreement
Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments.
16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework.
16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fundfunding. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework.
16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure.
16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund.
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Samples: Contribution Arrangement, Contribution Arrangement, Contribution Agreement
Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments.
16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework.
16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fund. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework.
16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure.
16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund.
1. As set forth in the CGIAR Joint Declaration endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009, the Consortium and the Fund Council (the “Parties”)1 agree to work together through the CGIAR to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition and enhance ecosystem resilience through high-quality international agricultural research, partnership and leadership.
2. These are the overarching Principles that guide the Fund Council and the Consortium in their joint efforts to implement the SRF in an efficient and effective manner. The Consortium and the Fund Council, through adoption of these CGIAR Principles, are committed to the strategic objectives set forth below and recognize that they have shared responsibility, as well as mutual trust and accountability, through their separate roles and obligations, for the achievement of these objectives: Food for People: Create and accelerate sustainable increases in the productivity and production of healthy food by and for the poor. Environment for People: Conserve, enhance, and sustainably use natural resources and biodiversity to improve the livelihoods of the poor in response to climate change and other factors. Policies for People: Promote policy and institutional change that will stimulate agricultural growth and equity to benefit the poor, especially rural women and other disadvantaged groups.
3. In furtherance of these objectives, the Parties agree to: Harmonize their approach to increasing and stabilizing funding for implementing international agricultural research for development through the CGIAR Fund and the Consortium, respectively. Manage their operations and programs to achieve the system-level results set forth in the Strategy and Results Framework. Work to ensure effective governance and efficient operations in the provision and use of resources, including controlling System Costs. Collaborate and partner with and among funders, implementers, external partners and users of SRF research.
4. The Fund Council, as the decision-making body of the CGIAR Fund representing all Fund Donors, agrees to: 1 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein are defined in the CGIAR Glossary that shall be adopted as part of the Common Operational Framework.
(i) Conduct itself in compliance with the Governance Framework, as it may be amended from time to time.
(ii) Through the Consortium, financially support the Centers and their national research and other partners, in their efforts to implement the SRF.
(iii) With advice from the Independent Science and Partnership Council, consider and decide on funding CRP proposals submitted by the Consortium to implement the SRF.
(iv) Encourage Fund Donors to provide predictable funding to the Centers through the CGIAR Fund, rather than directly in the form of bilateral grants.
(v) Implement a process by which Fund Donors contribute, through Contribution Agreements, to the CGIAR Fund in a transparent manner; it being understood and acknowledged that certain Fund Donors will make contributions through legally non- binding Contribution Arrangements.
(vi) Present future funding prospects for the CGIAR Fund on a regular basis to the Consortium.
(vii) In consultation with the Consortium, allocate funds from the CGIAR Fund to CRPs.
(viii) Enter into agreements with the Consortium regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and Consortium Performance Agreements.
(ix) Agree on a Common Operational Framework with the Consortium, which will provide processes for reporting, monitoring, evaluating and operating CGIAR, as it relates to funding and implementing the SRF, and make reasonable efforts to keep Fund Donors from imposing additional reporting and evaluation burdens on the Centers or the CRPs, except to the extent required by any Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment.
(x) Review reports from the Consortium on the implementation of CRPs, with particular attention to results achieved.
(xi) Use an equitable share of contributions from Fund Donors and Bilateral Funders to pay System Costs, which shall be transparently reported and subject to periodic review.
(xii) Strive to leverage complementarities between CGIAR research and (i) their respective national programs in the case of developing country Fund Donors and (ii) their respective bilateral technical assistance programs in the case of multilateral organizations and developed-country Fund Donors.
5. The Consortium, as the representative entity of the Centers, agrees to:
(i) Conduct itself in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time.
(ii) Monitor and confirm that the Centers also operate in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time.
(iii) Work with the Centers and other CGIAR Doers to develop the SRF, with civil society and regional input through the GCARD process and scientific input from the ISPC.
(iv) Implement the SRF with the Centers and the other CGIAR Doers.
(v) Submit CRP proposals to the Fund Council for consideration and approval.
(vi) Have CGIAR research funded on a full cost recovery basis.
(vii) Serve as a central point of fiduciary and operational responsibility for all funds that pass to either the Consortium or the Centers from the CGIAR Fund, including (1) confirming that such funds were used for intended purposes; (2) implementing, monitoring, supervising, evaluating, and providing quality assurance for activities funded by such funds; (3) providing Fund Donors (through the Fund Council) with financial, progress, results or impact reporting for activities funded by such funds; and (4) being responsible for any misuse or misprocurement with respect to such funds.
(viii) Provide leadership to the Centers and coordinate their activities in accordance with the SRF and principles of economy, efficiency and impact.
(ix) Enter into agreements with the Fund Council regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and a Consortium Performance Agreement.
(x) Enter into agreements with the Lead Centers regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Performance Implementation Agreement, and monitor and confirm that each Lead Center enters into a Sub-Agreement with each other Program Participant.
(xi) Monitor and evaluate progress toward and achievement of tangible and measurable results, outputs and outcomes under the SRF on a regular and substantive basis.
(xii) Implement a monitoring system for research under the SRF which promptly provides information about program outputs and outcomes to all CGIAR Doers and the Fund Council.
(xiii) Assess financial, operational and programmatic performance and results of the Consortium and the Centers (as further set out in the Monitoring & Evaluation Framework initially endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009) and report such assessments to the Fund Council.
(xiv) Make efforts to improve the cost efficiency and effectiveness of the CGIAR by, in concert with each Center and the Fund Council, identifying and promoting opportunities to achieve gains in relevance, efficiency and effectiveness, and, through the provision of advice, to share functions and research platforms among the Centers.
(xv) Assess from each Center and provide to the CGIAR Fund a percentage, using a formula set by the Funders Forum, of each bilateral contribution received by such Center to pay the bilateral donors’ equitable share of System Costs.
(xvi) Ensure that the annual reports of the Centers provide descriptions of Bilateral Funding received by each Center and activities funded thereby.
(xvii) Lead, in coordination with and with the assistance of the Fund Council, resource mobilisation for the CGIAR and act as the external spokesperson of the CGIAR as a whole.
6. Other features of the CGIAR that are expected to support the efforts of the Fund Council and Consortium include: The biennial Funders Forum, which, as a forum for the exchange of views about CGIAR, endorses approaches to minimizing and sharing of System Costs, provides feedback to the CGIAR Funders on the implementation of the SRF, reviews shortfalls and imbalances in resources available for CRPs and approves the SRF proposed by the Consortium; GCARD, the biennial Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development, which provides a forum to engage stakeholders in the SRF and CRPs so the CGIAR can avail itself of GCARD recommendations, including the identification of opportunities for partnerships and demand-driven research for development; The Independent Science and Partnership Council, which is a standing panel established by the Fund Council to provide independent advice and expertise as part of its assessment of CRP proposals submitted by the Consortium and advises the Fund Council and the Consortium, upon request, on a variety of scientific matters; IEA, the independent evaluation arrangement under the M&E Framework for (a) regular independent evaluations of CRPs commissioned by the Fund Council, and (b) periodic independent evaluations of the CGIAR as a whole commissioned by a special purpose body jointly established by the Fund Council and the Consortium; and The CGIAR Fund, administered by the World Bank as trustee in accordance with the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, and other funding arrangements by which funds are provided to the Consortium and Centers to implement the SRF.
7. These CGIAR Principles, the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and the Governance Framework are, or will be, consistent. In the event of unexpected conflict between these CGIAR Principles and the Contribution Agreements or Contribution Arrangements, Annex 2 and the cover agreements or arrangements of such Contribution Agreements or Contribution Arrangements shall control.
8. These CGIAR Principles are agreed to in the spirit of cooperation and mutual accountability between the Parties and with the intent of furthering understanding between the complementary pillars of the CGIAR. They do not, however, give rise to specific rights of enforcement, but do express the overall principles that will be implemented through the various agreements among the CGIAR Participants. Any disputes arising between the Parties will be resolved in good faith and according to the spirit of these CGIAR Principles and the terms of the respective Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. Dated [ ]
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Samples: Joint Agreement
Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments.
16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework.
16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fund. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework.
16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure.
16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund.
1. As set forth in the CGIAR Joint Declaration endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009, the Consortium and the Fund Council (the “Parties”)1 agree to work together through the CGIAR to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition and enhance ecosystem resilience through high-quality international agricultural research, partnership and leadership.
2. These are the overarching Principles that guide the Fund Council and the Consortium in their joint efforts to implement the SRF in an efficient and effective manner. The Consortium and the Fund Council, through adoption of these CGIAR Principles, are committed to the strategic objectives set forth below and recognize that they have shared responsibility, as well as mutual trust and accountability, through their separate roles and obligations, for the achievement of these objectives: • Food for People: Create and accelerate sustainable increases in the productivity and production of healthy food by and for the poor. • Environment for People: Conserve, enhance, and sustainably use natural resources and biodiversity to improve the livelihoods of the poor in response to climate change and other factors. • Policies for People: Promote policy and institutional change that will stimulate agricultural growth and equity to benefit the poor, especially rural women and other disadvantaged groups.
3. In furtherance of these objectives, the Parties agree to: • Harmonize their approach to increasing and stabilizing funding for implementing international agricultural research for development through the CGIAR Fund and the Consortium, respectively. • Manage their operations and programs to achieve the system-level results set forth in the Strategy and Results Framework. • Work to ensure effective governance and efficient operations in the provision and use of resources, including controlling System Costs. • Collaborate and partner with and among funders, implementers, external partners and users of SRF research.
4. The Fund Council, as the decision-making body of the CGIAR Fund representing all Fund Donors, agrees to: 1 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein are defined in the CGIAR Glossary that shall be adopted as part of the Common Operational Framework.
(i) Conduct itself in compliance with the Governance Framework, as it may be amended from time to time.
(ii) Through the Consortium, financially support the Centers and their national research and other partners, in their efforts to implement the SRF.
(iii) With advice from the Independent Science and Partnership Council, consider and decide on funding CRP proposals submitted by the Consortium to implement the SRF.
(iv) Encourage Fund Donors to provide predictable funding to the Centers through the CGIAR Fund, rather than directly in the form of bilateral grants.
(v) Implement a process by which Fund Donors contribute, through Contribution Agreements, to the CGIAR Fund in a transparent manner; it being understood and acknowledged that certain Fund Donors will make contributions through legally non- binding Contribution Arrangements.
(vi) Present future funding prospects for the CGIAR Fund on a regular basis to the Consortium.
(vii) In consultation with the Consortium, allocate funds from the CGIAR Fund to CRPs.
(viii) Enter into agreements with the Consortium regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and Consortium Performance Agreements.
(ix) Agree on a Common Operational Framework with the Consortium, which will provide processes for reporting, monitoring, evaluating and operating CGIAR, as it relates to funding and implementing the SRF, and make reasonable efforts to keep Fund Donors from imposing additional reporting and evaluation burdens on the Centers or the CRPs, except to the extent required by any Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment.
(x) Review reports from the Consortium on the implementation of CRPs, with particular attention to results achieved.
(xi) Use an equitable share of contributions from Fund Donors and Bilateral Funders to pay System Costs, which shall be transparently reported and subject to periodic review.
(xii) Strive to leverage complementarities between CGIAR research and (i) their respective national programs in the case of developing country Fund Donors and (ii) their respective bilateral technical assistance programs in the case of multilateral organizations and developed-country Fund Donors.
5. The Consortium, as the representative entity of the Centers, agrees to:
(i) Conduct itself in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time.
(ii) Monitor and confirm that the Centers also operate in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time.
(iii) Work with the Centers and other CGIAR Doers to develop the SRF, with civil society and regional input through the GCARD process and scientific input from the ISPC.
(iv) Implement the SRF with the Centers and the other CGIAR Doers.
(v) Submit CRP proposals to the Fund Council for consideration and approval.
(vi) Have CGIAR research funded on a full cost recovery basis.
(vii) Serve as a central point of fiduciary and operational responsibility for all funds that pass to either the Consortium or the Centers from the CGIAR Fund, including (1) confirming that such funds were used for intended purposes; (2) implementing, monitoring, supervising, evaluating, and providing quality assurance for activities funded by such funds; (3) providing Fund Donors (through the Fund Council) with financial, progress, results or impact reporting for activities funded by such funds; and (4) being responsible for any misuse or misprocurement with respect to such funds.
(viii) Provide leadership to the Centers and coordinate their activities in accordance with the SRF and principles of economy, efficiency and impact.
(ix) Enter into agreements with the Fund Council regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and a Consortium Performance Agreement.
(x) Enter into agreements with the Lead Centers regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Performance Implementation Agreement, and monitor and confirm that each Lead Center enters into a Sub-Agreement with each other Program Participant.
(xi) Monitor and evaluate progress toward and achievement of tangible and measurable results, outputs and outcomes under the SRF on a regular and substantive basis.
(xii) Implement a monitoring system for research under the SRF which promptly provides information about program outputs and outcomes to all CGIAR Doers and the Fund Council.
(xiii) Assess financial, operational and programmatic performance and results of the Consortium and the Centers (as further set out in the Monitoring & Evaluation Framework initially endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009) and report such assessments to the Fund Council.
(xiv) Make efforts to improve the cost efficiency and effectiveness of the CGIAR by, in concert with each Center and the Fund Council, identifying and promoting opportunities to achieve gains in relevance, efficiency and effectiveness, and, through the provision of advice, to share functions and research platforms among the Centers.
(xv) Assess from each Center and provide to the CGIAR Fund a percentage, using a formula set by the Funders Forum, of each bilateral contribution received by such Center to pay the bilateral donors’ equitable share of System Costs.
(xvi) Ensure that the annual reports of the Centers provide descriptions of Bilateral Funding received by each Center and activities funded thereby.
(xvii) Lead, in coordination with and with the assistance of the Fund Council, resource mobilisation for the CGIAR and act as the external spokesperson of the CGIAR as a whole.
6. Other features of the CGIAR that are expected to support the efforts of the Fund Council and Consortium include: • The biennial Funders Forum, which, as a forum for the exchange of views about CGIAR, endorses approaches to minimizing and sharing of System Costs, provides feedback to the CGIAR Funders on the implementation of the SRF, reviews shortfalls and imbalances in resources available for CRPs and approves the SRF proposed by the Consortium; • GCARD, the biennial Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development, which provides a forum to engage stakeholders in the SRF and CRPs so the CGIAR can avail itself of GCARD recommendations, including the identification of opportunities for partnerships and demand-driven research for development; • The Independent Science and Partnership Council, which is a standing panel established by the Fund Council to provide independent advice and expertise as part of its assessment of CRP proposals submitted by the Consortium and advises the Fund Council and the Consortium, upon request, on a variety of scientific matters; • IEA, the independent evaluation arrangement under the M&E Framework for (a) regular independent evaluations of CRPs commissioned by the Fund Council, and (b) periodic independent evaluations of the CGIAR as a whole commissioned by a special purpose body jointly established by the Fund Council and the Consortium; and • The CGIAR Fund, administered by the World Bank as trustee in accordance with the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, and other funding arrangements by which funds are provided to the Consortium and Centers to implement the SRF.
7. These CGIAR Principles, the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and the Governance Framework are, or will be, consistent. In the event of unexpected conflict between these CGIAR Principles and the Contribution Agreements or Contribution Arrangements, Annex 2 and the cover agreements or arrangements of such Contribution Agreements or Contribution Arrangements shall control.
8. These CGIAR Principles are agreed to in the spirit of cooperation and mutual accountability between the Parties and with the intent of furthering understanding between the complementary pillars of the CGIAR. They do not, however, give rise to specific rights of enforcement, but do express the overall principles that will be implemented through the various agreements among the CGIAR Participants. Any disputes arising between the Parties will be resolved in good faith and according to the spirit of these CGIAR Principles and the terms of the respective Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. Form of Contribution Agreement 1 Between the [Fund Donor] and the Trustee for the CGIAR Fund (TF 069018) Dated [ ]
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Samples: Joint Agreement
Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments.
16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework.
16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fund. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework.
16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure.
16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund. As set forth in the CGIAR Joint Declaration endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009, the Consortium and the Fund Council (the “Parties”)1 agree to work together through the CGIAR to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition and enhance ecosystem resilience through high-quality international agricultural research, partnership and leadership. These are the overarching Principles that guide the Fund Council and the Consortium in their joint efforts to implement the SRF in an efficient and effective manner. The Consortium and the Fund Council, through adoption of these CGIAR Principles, are committed to the strategic objectives set forth below and recognize that they have shared responsibility, as well as mutual trust and accountability, through their separate roles and obligations, for the achievement of these objectives: Food for People: Create and accelerate sustainable increases in the productivity and production of healthy food by and for the poor. Environment for People: Conserve, enhance, and sustainably use natural resources and biodiversity to improve the livelihoods of the poor in response to climate change and other factors. Policies for People: Promote policy and institutional change that will stimulate agricultural growth and equity to benefit the poor, especially rural women and other disadvantaged groups. In furtherance of these objectives, the Parties agree to: Harmonize their approach to increasing and stabilizing funding for implementing international agricultural research for development through the CGIAR Fund and the Consortium, respectively. Manage their operations and programs to achieve the system-level results set forth in the Strategy and Results Framework. Work to ensure effective governance and efficient operations in the provision and use of resources, including controlling System Costs. Collaborate and partner with and among funders, implementers, external partners and users of SRF research. The Fund Council, as the decision-making body of the CGIAR Fund representing all Fund Donors, agrees to: Conduct itself in compliance with the Governance Framework, as it may be amended from time to time. Through the Consortium, financially support the Centers and their national research and other partners, in their efforts to implement the SRF. With advice from the Independent Science and Partnership Council, consider and decide on funding CRP proposals submitted by the Consortium to implement the SRF. Encourage Fund Donors to provide predictable funding to the Centers through the CGIAR Fund, rather than directly in the form of bilateral grants. Implement a process by which Fund Donors contribute, through Contribution Agreements, to the CGIAR Fund in a transparent manner; it being understood and acknowledged that certain Fund Donors will make contributions through legally non-binding Contribution Arrangements. Present future funding prospects for the CGIAR Fund on a regular basis to the Consortium. In consultation with the Consortium, allocate funds from the CGIAR Fund to CRPs. Enter into agreements with the Consortium regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and Consortium Performance Agreements. Agree on a Common Operational Framework with the Consortium, which will provide processes for reporting, monitoring, evaluating and operating CGIAR, as it relates to funding and implementing the SRF, and make reasonable efforts to keep Fund Donors from imposing additional reporting and evaluation burdens on the Centers or the CRPs, except to the extent required by any Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment. Review reports from the Consortium on the implementation of CRPs, with particular attention to results achieved. Use an equitable share of contributions from Fund Donors and Bilateral Funders to pay System Costs, which shall be transparently reported and subject to periodic review. Strive to leverage complementarities between CGIAR research and (i) their respective national programs in the case of developing country Fund Donors and (ii) their respective bilateral technical assistance programs in the case of multilateral organizations and developed-country Fund Donors. The Consortium, as the representative entity of the Centers, agrees to: Conduct itself in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time. Monitor and confirm that the Centers also operate in compliance with the Consortium Constitution, as it may be amended from time to time. Work with the Centers and other CGIAR Doers to develop the SRF, with civil society and regional input through the GCARD process and scientific input from the ISPC. Implement the SRF with the Centers and the other CGIAR Doers. Submit CRP proposals to the Fund Council for consideration and approval. Have CGIAR research funded on a full cost recovery basis. Serve as a central point of fiduciary and operational responsibility for all funds that pass to either the Consortium or the Centers from the CGIAR Fund, including (1) confirming that such funds were used for intended purposes; (2) implementing, monitoring, supervising, evaluating, and providing quality assurance for activities funded by such funds; (3) providing Fund Donors (through the Fund Council) with financial, progress, results or impact reporting for activities funded by such funds; and (4) being responsible for any misuse or misprocurement with respect to such funds. Provide leadership to the Centers and coordinate their activities in accordance with the SRF and principles of economy, efficiency and impact. Enter into agreements with the Fund Council regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Joint Agreement and a Consortium Performance Agreement. Enter into agreements with the Lead Centers regarding the receipt and use of funds for each CRP, including the Performance Implementation Agreement, and monitor and confirm that each Lead Center enters into a Sub-Agreement with each other Program Participant. Monitor and evaluate progress toward and achievement of tangible and measurable results, outputs and outcomes under the SRF on a regular and substantive basis. Implement a monitoring system for research under the SRF which promptly provides information about program outputs and outcomes to all CGIAR Doers and the Fund Council. Assess financial, operational and programmatic performance and results of the Consortium and the Centers (as further set out in the Monitoring & Evaluation Framework initially endorsed by the CGIAR members on December 8, 2009) and report such assessments to the Fund Council.
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Samples: Joint Agreement
Status of this Governance Framework. 16.1 This Governance Framework becomes effective on the date the Fund Council adopts it by consensus. This Governance Framework may thereafter be amended either by consensus of the Fund Council on the basis of proposed amendment text that was properly tabled for decision at a Fund Council meeting or electronically by affirmative written consent of each Fund Council Member, a decision by no objection not being sufficient. The Consortium Observer is expected to facilitate consultation and coordination with respect to the Consortium interests pertaining to Governance Framework amendments.
16.2 The Fund Office maintains and distributes the record of any amendments to this Governance Framework.
16.3 This Governance Framework is expected to be incorporated by reference into the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements. The Contribution Agreements and Arrangements may specify that any amendments to this Governance Framework are directly applicable to the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements and take effect through Fund Council decisions without further need to amend the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements, provided that any such amendment does not conflict with other terms of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements or World Bank policies and procedures applicable to trust funds; and provided further than any such amendment that imposes duties or obligations on, or infringes on the rights of, the Consortium or the Centers will not be effective or carried out as to the Consortium or the Centers, and shall not override any provision of an agreement entered into by the Consortium and the Fund Council or the Trustee, if the Consortium Observer objects to such amendment at or before the time it is considered by the Fund Council (following a two-week period for Consortium review of such amendment, including by the Consortium Observer, unless such period is waived by the Consortium). However, the Consortium’s objection to amendments required by a Fund Donor’s statutory, regulatory or policy environment may affect funding from the CGIAR Fundfunding. In the event of conflict, the other parts of the Contribution Agreements and Arrangements prevail over this Governance Framework.
16.4 In the event of conflict, this Governance Framework prevails over the Fund Council’s Rules of Procedure.
16.5 The World Bank may disclose this Governance Framework and information related to the CGIAR Fund in accordance with the World Bank’s policy on access to information in effect at the time of such disclosure. By adopting this Governance Framework, the Fund Council consents to disclosure of this Governance Framework and non-confidential, non-non- deliberative information and documents of the CGIAR Fund, the Fund Council and the Fund Office. This provision shall continue in full force and effect following completion of all CGIAR Fund transfers and any termination of the CGIAR Fund.
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Samples: Contribution Agreement
