Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR)

The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is an informal, multi-stakeholder group of Swiss institutions and private individuals interested in agricultural research in low- and middle-income countries. SFIAR has the following goals and objectives: Sharing information between the stakeholders involved in agricultural research for development (ARD) in Switzerland and encouraging dialogue within this community on different views, interests and perspectives related to ARD. Promoting the visibility of Swiss agricultural research for development in the international ARD community and in the public. Playing an advocacy role at both national and international levels by contributing to shape political decisions about ARD. Serving as a national partner in the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD) and the Global Forum for International Agricultural Research (GFAR), and supporting the aims of these organisations. Promoting collaboration, synergies and complementarities between different actors involved in international agricultural research in Switzerland.