The Royal Society of New Zealand is an independent, national academy of sciences, a federation of some 60 scientific and technological societies, and individual members. We promote a critical awareness of science and technology in schools, in industry and in society. We invest in excellence in people and ideas and put them to work as an inspiration to New Zealanders. We administer several funds for science and technology, publish eight journals, offer science advice to government, and foster international scientific contact and co-operation. The RSNZ has backed this project from the outset

AGMARDT was set up by the Government in 1987 as a not-for-profit Trust with funds of $32 million from the wind up of the British, Christmas Island and New Zealand Phosphate Commissions. AGMARDT's mission is to foster leadership, capability, and capacity to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow's markets for the products of the agriculture, horticulture and forestry sectors while using the resources in a sustainable manner. The Trust Deed defines AGMARDT's purpose to be the promotion and encouragement of New Zealand's interest in the agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and forestry industries. And we stay true to that purpose in everything we do as an independent, innovative organisation that supports and encourages the next generation of leaders. Under strict guidelines and professional management, the funds have continued to grow to achieve the aim of maximising a sustainable income stream to support AGMARDT's annual programmes and grants. The funds have grown from $32 million in 1987 to about $68 million in 2006, and the Trust has made grants of $46 million over the 20 years of its existence.

egl is the research organisation that developed the conceptual underpinnings to the Leadership Pathway website. The website displays their visual research report. egl welcomes feedback to the site via the "contact" link on the top banner.