6. It ain’t just the fish, but the people
behind the fish that matters
7. It is not just training what we
know, but training what THEY
want/need
8. Yes we know aquaculture is a
transformative technology that
rapidly brings people out of
poverty, but….
9. It is also about the empowerment of
both men and women in agriculture
10. And it is also about
nutrition, vegetables and whole
family health
11. • When I arrived at WorldFish in
September 2012, I did not know anything
about the CRPs and the current CGIAR
reform (stuck in 2005)
• I was intrigued by the AAS program
which stood out from the 16 bilateral
programs of WorldFish
• They seemed to be off by
themselves, doing their own thing, not
interacting as the other projects were
doing among themselves
12. • I think these 2 days are vital to integrate the CSISA
program within the AAS. Not otherwise!
• Whether we like it or want it, CGIAR reform is going to
happen. We must understand and comply as best as
we can.
• These 2 days will stand out in the history of WorldFish
Bangladesh and we will make history happen!
• Let us go forward to
discuss, argue, debate, disagree, but come to
consensus in the end of the day.
• I have my own blunt suggestions I will be making
during the 2 days and encourage everyone to be
open, blunt so that our MUST WIN for a successful AAS
can move on
13. These are the reasons why:
people with whom we can
interact, influence, learn from and
