The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Bosibori Bett, Director of Multilateral and Strategic Partnerships at the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), as an Ex-Officio member of the APAARI Executive Committee.

Dr. Bett succeeds Professor Lindsay Falvey, who graciously represented ACIAR during his tenure as APAARI’s Chair of the Executive Committee. On behalf of APAARI, we extend our sincere appreciation to Professor Falvey for his leadership and invaluable contributions.

Dr. Bett brings extensive experience in agricultural research, partnerships, and capacity development across the Indo-Pacific. At ACIAR, she leads Australia’s investments in multilateral research organizations, enhancing global and regional collaborations through strategic partnerships. She has previously served with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). She holds a PhD in Biotechnology (Agriculture) from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

In welcoming Dr. Bett, APAARI’s Executive Director, Dr. Ravi Khetarpal, expressed confidence that her expertise and dedication will further strengthen APAARI’s mission of advancing agri-food research and innovation systems in the Asia-Pacific region.

We also gratefully acknowledge the continued commitment of ACIAR, under the leadership of Prof. Wendy Umberger, CEO, in advancing APAARI’s long-standing partnership. APAARI looks forward to working closely with Dr. Bett and ACIAR to drive sustainable agricultural research and innovation across the region.