The purpose of the Review is to assist TAC to formulate a global strategy for rice research in the CGIAR System. The Panel should give special consideration to the following:
1. Synthesize and highlight key indicators on the production, consumption, and trade of rice in developing countries.2. Review research and related activities on rice in national programmes of developing countries, CGIAR centres, other international agencies, bilateral programmes, private sector, and advanced institutions.
3. Discuss needs of developing countries for rice research, and identify the aspects most suitable for international efforts.
4. Assess strengths and weaknesses of the current distribution of responsibilities for rice research among CGIAR centres.
5. Make recommendations for future systemwide priorities and strategies in rice research within the CGIAR System and analyse appropriate institutional options for implementing them.
