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High-Level Consultations Show How CGIAR Will Work With Partners to Boost Impact in Africa
A series of high-level consultations has delivered progress towards a strengthened alignment between CGIAR and Africa’s research and innovation agenda.
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The Conflict in Ukraine: How to Avert a Global Food Crisis
CGIAR scientists share evidence, insights and opinions on food and fertilizer prices, access to agricultural inputs, and other areas affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
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How to Prevent Food From Becoming a Weapon of War
Global food security could be held hostage in the conflict in Ukraine, with wheat a bargaining chip for the lives of millions. Agricultural research can help ensure action to stem the crisis is effective in both the short and long term.
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As Heatwave in India, Pakistan Exacerbates Global Food Crisis, Countries Must Hasten Move to Climate-Smart Agriculture
Countries must help farmers adapt to climate change with, for example, drought monitoring systems and climate-smart staple crops, while also adopting low-emissions agricultural technology.
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Transforming Africa’s Food Systems is a Joint Enterprise
CGIAR and key African institutions and partners are working together to help farmers meet threats to food, land and water systems with science, technology and innovation.
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Introducing the CGIAR Research Portfolio
Today, research and innovation in food, land and water systems are crucial for a sustainable, climate-resilient world free from hunger and malnutrition. New approaches — and a doubling of investment — are needed to ensure we can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. A more integrated and impactful CGIAR is rising to the challenge, with a fresh portfolio of Initiatives to deliver a new 10-year strategy.
Featured Research Initiatives
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agrifood Systems
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Seed Equal
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Nutrition, health & food security
Resilient Cities Through Sustainable Urban and Peri-Urban Agrifood Systems
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion

Our assets
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15 top-class Research Centers
CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.
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3,000+ partners
Unequalled partnerships network of more than 3,000 partners from national governments, academic institutions, global policy bodies, private companies and NGOs.
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89 countries
We have a local presence in 89 countries with a deep knowledge of customs, values and market operations in developing countries.
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50 years experience
A wealth of experience and knowledge spanning 50 years that builds on a track-record of innovation and world-class research.
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770,000+ germplasm accessions
CGIAR Research Centers have together built up the largest and most frequently accessed network of genebanks in the world.
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60+ innovations that changed the world
In 2021, CGIAR celebrated its 50th anniversary by showcasing its most impactful innovations of all time.
News
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IITA-led Zero Hunger Project partners IFAD-VCDP to empower women processors in Ogun State
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)24.06.22Through funding from the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), IITA has empowered…
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Improving productivity and efficiency along the agricultural value chain in Kano State
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)24.06.22IITA and partners organized a seed fair from 10 to 18 May at Kano Agricultural and…
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Nigerian Conservation Foundation donates seedlings to reforest burnt IITA Forest section
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)24.06.22A forest fire, probably from neighboring garbage and weed burning, burned down a section of…
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