GFAiR Executive Secretary's SOR4D 2026 keynote makes headlines

31 August – 1 September 2026, Bern, Switzerland

The Global Forum on Agricultural Innovation and Research (GFAiR) is honoured to share that the Executive Secretary  Joanna Kane-Potaka has been featured in The Star media for her keynote address at the SOR4D Research Conference 2026 in Bern, Switzerland.

The conference convened the research and development community under the theme: "Advancing Transdisciplinary Research for Global Development: Crisis, Collaboration, and Change."

Hosted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through the Solution Oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) programme, the conference explored how transdisciplinary approaches can drive sustainable solutions to today's most pressing challenges—from climate shocks to food insecurity and inequality.

A Critical Question for Research for Development

In her keynote, Ms Kane-Potaka posed a provocative and timely question: "Are equitable partnerships enough?"

Learn More:

Media coverage: The Star Newspaper 

Conference summary: GFAiR Article 

Gratitude to Organisers and Participants

GFAiR extends heartfelt gratitude to the SNSF, SDC, and the SOR4D programme for the invitation and honour, and to all participants whose engagement and contributions made this event a resounding success.