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Bean Breakthrough to Enhance Nutrition in Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)02.08.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
With ACIAR support, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Alliance's Pan-Africa Be…
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New vaccine to protect Mali’s sheep and goats against peste des petits ruminants
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)25.07.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
A recent workshop in Mali set the stage for a significant project tackling peste des…
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Enhanced information in national policies can accelerate Africa's efforts to track climate adaptation
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)22.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Adapting to impacts of climate change is an urgent policy priority for African nations, especially…
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AICCRA: A model of successful partnership
AfricaRice21.07.24-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Mali, a landlocked country in the Sahel region of Africa, is highly vulnerable to climate…
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Foreign direct investments may fuel tropical deforestation
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.07.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in tropical countries in extractive industries like mining, logging…
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Empowering Mali Livestock Champions and other key actors in the small ruminant value chain: A crucial resource led by the SAPLING Initiative
CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity16.07.24In Mali, the small ruminant value chain is a cornerstone of the rural economy, particularly…
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A Regional Hub for Fertilizers and Soil Health Opens in Ibadan, Nigeria
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)28.06.24Combining cutting-edge laboratory testing and training facilities with cross-sector experts to suppo…
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PABRA Project Partners Mesmerize at Bukavu International Economic Fair
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)28.06.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
Beyond its commercial focus, the fair celebrated regional integration, agricultural growth, and the …
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Mali’s first-ever community-based breeding program is launched
CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity13.06.24This blog was published on June 11, 2024, by ICARDA Communication Team CBBP in Mali…
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First-ever guidelines to help African governments improve food safety in informal food markets to be developed
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)11.06.24-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
New guidelines to support African governments to improve food safety across the continent’s vast i…
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The Africa RISING end-of-program report: Highlights of a legacy of agricultural research in development for a sustainable future
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)21.05.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
In February 2023, a significant milestone was marked in Accra, Ghana, as the Africa RISING…
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Building resilience: Combatting Marek's disease in Ghana's chicken industry
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.05.24-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
As part of a multi-institutional effort to address the challenge of poultry disease in Ghana,…
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Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)08.05.24BY MARTIN PAUL JR. TABE-OJONG, ONASIS THARCISSE ADETUMI GUEDEGBE, AND JOSEPH GLAUBER OPEN ACCESS |…
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Technical staff at African research stations gain crucial trialling and nursery skills, improving continent-wide crop breeding data
CGIAR Initiative on Breeding Resources06.05.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
Ensuring top-notch equipment reaches breeding research stations worldwide is vital, but equally cruc…
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CGIAR, WFP, and Norway's collaboration for climate-resilient food security in sub-Saharan Africa
CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration23.04.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
In June 2023, CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network, joined forces with the W…
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Lagos Food Fair features products from YAS beneficiaries
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)22.04.24-
Food security
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Youth
The Youth in Agribusiness: Enabling scaling of innovative technologies for sustainable food solution…
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Empowering women in science: IITA’s impact on academic and career paths
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)22.04.24-
Gender equality
Over the years, IITA–CGIAR has invested significantly in the academic pursuits of science studen…
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Nurturing Africa’s Soil Health: Towards Zero Soil Loss and Runoff
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)18.04.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
Soil erosion is sweeping away African farmers’ profits. With current soil degradation rates up to…
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