Consortium of International Agricultural

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 - CGIAR System Organization financial statements are compliant with IFRS requirements.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a - As an integral part of the CGIAR System and the governance body of the CGIAR System Organization, the CGIAR Board ("System Board"), comprising eight Voting members and three Ex-Officio Non-Voting members, is responsible for providing dynamic leadership and governance for CGIAR in the delivery of its mission, and for appointing and overseeing the Executive Management Team.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - The 990 Form is reviewed by the Management Team (officers) and acknowledged by the Audit and Risk Committee of the System Board.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12a - The organization has a Code of Conduct for Governance Officials and a Personnel Policy Manual that includes a Whistle-blower Policy and Conflict of Interest as part of the Staff Code of Conduct.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - Conflicts of interest are monitored by the Board, and conflicts are disclosed at the Board meetings and noted in the minutes.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The Organization consults with an independent third party who assists in salary determinations. The process includes the use of market comparables and documentation.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The Organization makes its annual audited Financial Statements available to the public on its website.”

“Form 990, Header, Line F - AS C ABOVE”

“Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - The System Organization enters into agreements with the trustee of the CGIAR Trust Fund, Funders, Centers and other relevant entities for funding CGIAR Research and other activities of the CGIAR System. The CGIAR is the world's largest global agricultural innovation network. CGIAR's mission is to deliver science and innovation that advance the transformation of food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - The CGIAR System Organization is an international organization governed by the Charter of the CGIAR System Organization, with its organs being the CGIAR System Board and System Management Office. The System Organization has an important role in facilitating and overseeing the development, effective and efficient implementation of the CGIAR Strategy and Results Framework. The System Organization enters into agreements with the trustee of the CGIAR Trust Fund, Funders, Centers and other relevant entities for funding CGIAR Research and other activities of the CGIAR System. The CGIAR is the world's largest global agricultural innovation network. The CGIAR provides evidence to policy makers, innovation to partners, and new tools to harness the economic, environmental and nutritional power of agriculture.”

“Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g - Other fees for services (non employees)”

“Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 - ROUNDING OFF”