M&E framework for sustainable PGRFA conservation in genebanks

Jamora, Nelissa, Hanson, Jean, Bramel, Paula, Guarino, Luigi, Killian, Benjamin, Krishnan, Sarada, Bolton, Michael, Castañeda-Álvarez, Nora, Heaton, Matt, Amri, Ahmed, Ehsan Dulloo, Mohammad, Nagel, Manuela, Borja, Marise, Adkins, Steve, Pritchard, Hugh W., Popova, Elena, Shahid, Mohammad, van Hintum, Theo, Norton, Sally L., Toan Vu, Dang, Fernández Granda, Lianne, Vilayheuang, Koukham, Breidy, Joelle, Sahri, Ali, Tapia, Cesar Guillermo, Monteros-Altamirano, Alvaro, Javaid, Asif, Kabululu, Mujuni Sospeter, Akparov, Zeynal Iba, Abbasov, Mehraj, Babiker, Ali, Phuntsho, Ugyen, Sherab, Thukten, Hassan, Neveen, Zaake, Eva, Aladele, Sunday E., Nwosu, Dickson, Kotey, Daniel Ashie and Salamo, Melesse Maryo (2025) M&E framework for sustainable PGRFA conservation in genebanks. Plant Genetic Resources. ISSN 1479-2621

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Abstract

The conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) is essential for global food and nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. This study presents a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework applied across 20 countries in the Global South to assess the state of ex situ PGRFA conservation. Using mixed methods, we collected quantitative and qualitative data on genebank performance, validated operational status, and identified specific needs of genebanks. Our findings demonstrate the practical use of this M&E framework for genebanks to assess efficiency and effectiveness in genebank management, while also guiding targeted capacity development and context-specific interventions to address persistent challenges. We recommend adopting the approaches described in this study, including genebank reviews and the review checklist, to support more systematic and evidence-based assessment of genebanks. Aligning national efforts with global conservation objectives will help generate actionable recommendations to strengthen genebanks and ensure the long-term conservation and availability of PGRFA.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Supplementary material. The supplementary material for this article can be found at https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262125100336.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	crop diversity,ex situ conservation,genebanks,monitoring and evaluation,plant genetic resources for food and agriculture,genetics,agronomy and crop science,plant science,sdg 13 - climate action ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1300/1311
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Global Development (formerly School of International Development)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Behavioural and Experimental Development Economics
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2025 17:30
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2025 17:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/101236
DOI:	10.1017/S1479262125100336

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