Synthesis of Working Groups 5-10. Goals:
1. To be a global platform for dialogue, advocacy, policy-making and supporting implementation on
issues of global concern in agricultural research and development (ARD) such as intellectual
property rights, production of global public goods, impact of globalization and appropriate use of
biotechnology by its stakeholders.
2. To promote participatory action research mechanisms through coordination, facilitation and
supporting capacity building for all of its stakeholders at community, national, regional and
international levels.