Operating in silos – where CGIAR Centers and national research institutes independently seek support,
negotiate prices, and face expertise gaps—leads to inefficiencies and delays. The solution lies in
collaboration, with shared services offering the most effective path forward.
Breeding and Research Services (BRS) has been institutionalizing shared services for breeders and
researchers over the past three years. This report highlights the key outcomes and impacts of this work,
as CGIAR transitions into its 2025–2030 portfolio. These achievements are a testament to what can be
accomplished when breeding programs are supported by streamlined, professional services designed to
accelerate innovation and impact.
