The second review of GFAR has confirmed that there is a general consensus on the validity of the original vision which led to the creation of the global forum. Furthermore, all the stakeholders have recognised the uniqueness of the role of GFAR as a neutral platform for dialogue, advocacy and partnership forging for agricultural research for development. However, the views are also quite unanimous on the need and the urgency to develop new strategies to revitalize and re-engineer GFAR.