Abstract
GFRAS evolved out of a series of discussions at international meetings (primarily the annual meetings of the Neuchâtel Initiative) over several years where several stakeholders discussed issues of rural advisory services. They soon recognized the need for a formal structure to more pro-actively promote RAS (Research and Advisory System) development and various options were considered. Finally in a meeting in 2010 in Santiago, Chile, GFRAS was installed in its present form. The GFRAS mission is to provide a space for advocacy and leadership by a variety of stakeholders on pluralistic, demand-driven rural advisory services within the global development agenda. GFRAS plays a catalyzing role, promoting and stimulating interactions between and within the global policy level and the regional and national levels. This space allows regional actors to present their perspectives in global development forums and processes. Similarly, it provides a mechanism for interaction and dialogue between the global and the regional levels. This two-way flow should lead to a strengthened role of advisory services within the broader agricultural development arena.To achieve its vision and mission, GFRAS focuses on two target stakeholder groups:
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