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Global data analysis training in Paris

The CSM- BGBD Project organized a training workshop on Multivariate Statistical Analysis (MSA) using BGBD Inventory Data for Global Statistical analysis and synthesis. The workshop was held at the institut de Recherché pour le Developpment (IRD), Bondy, Paris, France in the week of 28th Septmber 2008 to 4th October 2008. There were 12 participants from 7 Countries including the Global Project Coordinator Dr. Jeroen Huising and Project Information manager Dr. Peter F. Okoth. Other participants included Professor Jerome Tondo from Cote d’voire; Professor Kottapalli Sreenivasa Rao from India; Professor Fatima Moreira from Brazil; Professor Patrick Lavelle from France; Dr. Joyce Jefwa from Kenya; Dr. Elena Vasquez from Colombia; Dr. Isabelle Barois from Mexico; Dr.Argus Karyanto from Indonesia; Mr. Brian Isabirye from Uganda and Mr. Stephen Ichami from Kenya. The Participants received training on Multivariate Statistical analysis using ADE4 which enabled the participants to competently perform various multivariate analyses such as Principal Component analysis (PCA) and Co-Inertia analysis. The training was conducted by Professor Patrick Lavelle with handy assistance of Dr. Elena Velasquez and Ms. Nuria Ruiz. There was Preliminary training on IndVal from Ms. Nuria. The attendees were awarded with certificates of participation at the end of the training.

Side event during SBSTTA 13
The side event was hosted by UNEP/DGEF. Its objective was to present the outcomes, information generated and technical assistance provided to developing countries by UNEP GEF projects on conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity.
The side event was addressed by UNEP’s Executive Secretary of the CBD. About 40 people attended the meeting. The meeting included three presentations on: (i) Contribution to in-situ conservation of crop genetic diversity on farm and in the wild, (ii) Contribution to the International Pollinator Initiative, (iii) Contribution to the Soil Biodiversity Initiative through the conservation and sustainable management of below ground biodiversity (CSM- BGBD) project.

The main focus of the presentations was on the conservation impact of the projects, benefits to local communities and on the ways in which agricultural biodiversity can contribute to global challenges including climate change. The CSM- BGBD project was represented in the side events by the projects information Manager Dr. Peter Okoth.

International Biodiversity Day – 2008. “Biodiversity and agriculture”
The event was held on 22nd May 2008 at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi. The year’s theme sought to highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture not only to preserve biodiversity, but also to ensure that we will be able to feed the world, maintain agricultural livelihoods, and enhance human well being into the 21st Century. Much of the campaign work in Kenya focused on the importance of agricultural biodiversity (BGBD inclusive), and especially traditional African leafy vegetables, in delivering dietary diversity and better nutrition and Health. School feeding programmes were a particular target.

TSBF was represented by in the meeting by Dr. Andre Bationo and Dr. Joyce Jefwa. The CSM-BGBD was represented by Mr. Stephen Ichami.
The TSBF booth was shared by other soil laboratories including Real IPM Company Limited represented by Mr. Rikki Aguda and Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services represented by Mr. Jeremy.

The BGBD project prepared press releases in both English and Kiswahili that were aired in the local radio stations. Dr. Andre Bationo gave a media-interview on the activities of TSBF. The BGBD project also presented both the Kenyan BGBD project posters and GCO posters that interested many participants and the Kenyan Assistant minister for Agriculture who was the Chief Guest during the occasion.

A Project executed by TSBF-CIAT with co-financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implementation support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)