Leading to serve and empower the poor: Transformational leadership in agricultural research for development

    ICRISAT, - (2014) Leading to serve and empower the poor: Transformational leadership in agricultural research for development. ICRISAT, Patancheru.

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    Abstract

    At the dawn of the millennium, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) witnessed a renaissance. The institution, riddled with serious financial and human resource challenges, rose to the call of the new leadership. Infused with a new verve and a burning optimism, ICRISAT embraced the phrase Science with a Human Face from the inaugural speech of its young and energetic Director General, Dr William D. Dar, turning it into both an inspiration and a rallying point for an institutional transformation. Dr Dar was appointed Director General by the Governing Board in the year 2000. From then on, proactive and strategic thinking became the order of the day. It was the beginning of 15 years of continued exploration of uncommon opportunities for inclusive and sustainable development, while tackling the twin challenges of global hunger and poverty, and fulfilling a dedication to serve poor communities in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

    Item Type: Book
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    Uncontrolled Keywords: William D. Dar, ICRISAT, Director General, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, DG, William Dollente Dar, Leadership, Leadership Skills
    Subjects: Others
    Depositing User: Mr Ramesh K
    Date Deposited: 09 Mar 2016 05:58
    Last Modified: 09 Mar 2016 06:00
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/9371
    Acknowledgement: This commemorative book is published to celebrate Dr William D. Dar’s journey as a transformational and servant leader, who took over the reins of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT) when it was in a floundering stage, but completely transformed the institute into one of the best international agricultural research for development (AR4D) centers in the world in terms of innovative agricultural research for development programs, impact on smallholder farmers, and financial health and stability. Dr Dar served as Director General of ICRISAT for 15 years, from 2000 to 2014.
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