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Four Essential Podcasts Featuring Dr. Ismahane Elouafi: Science, Systems, and the Future of Food
29.04.25In an era marked by mounting crises—climate extremes, deepening inequality, and growing food insec…
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The Road to Ending Malnutrition: How the Paris N4G Summit Sparked a Global Call to Action
17.04.25The Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit brought global leaders and organizations together in a…
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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An expert consultation on enhancing phytosanitary procedures for germplasm exchange in Africa
23.12.24On 7 and 8 November 2024, IITA–CGIAR hosted the “Expert consultation workshop on addressing ph…
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Cultivating resilience and wealth: The role of indigenous trees in Nigeria’s future
23.12.24At a recent webinar organized by Images Initiative in collaboration with Carbon Offset Programme –…
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ECOWAS forges a strengthened partnership with the regional hub for advancement in soil health
23.12.24On 11 October, IITA–CGIAR welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African Stat…
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Advancing the right to food through science-driven solutions
23.12.24During the recent celebration of this year’s World Food Day, global leaders, researchers, and youn…
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Capacity Building for Yam Farmers and Potential Seed Yam Entrepreneurs
23.12.24IITA-Yam Breeding Program engaged yam farmers from across southwest Nigeria in hands-on seedling and…
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IITA co-organizes side event at CFS 52: Pathways to zero hunger through policy, innovation, and partnerships for food security in Africa
23.12.24The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and IITA co-organized a side event unde…
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IITA and NIHORT forge partnerships in plantain and banana breeding
23.12.24For two transformative weeks, the IITA–CGIAR Plantain Breeding Program welcomed a team from NIH…
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The world’s largest cosmetic company seeks partnership with IITA
23.12.24IITA is renowned for its strong partnerships with both the public and private sectors, with the…
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Empowering farmers: Ireland’s partnership with IITA boosts cassava innovation and market access in Malawi
23.12.24The Embassy of Ireland in Malawi has stressed the need for strengthened collaboration to improve…
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Unlocking the potential of underutilized legumes: IITA-CGIAR and SUL lead strategic conference for sustainable agricultural innovation
21.12.24Adopting underutilized legumes is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy for addressing food se…
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Bridging science and regulation: Genome editing workshop advances agricultural innovation in Africa
21.12.24A major step toward the future of agricultural innovation unfolded as scientists, researchers, and r…
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IITA trains partners in high-quality banana seed production
20.12.24Seed systems play an important role in food security and agricultural productivity. However, the sub…
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Enhancing the lives of rural women in Northern Nigeria
20.12.24As the world recently marked the International Day of Rural Women, I took some moments…
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Empowering youth through agribusiness parks in Uganda
20.12.24The ENABLE-TAAT project in Uganda is creating job opportunities for youth in the agricultural sect…
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Cultivating the future: IITA’s strategic journey in crop improvement
20.12.24The IITA Crop Improvement Team organized a retreat from 21 to 25 October to identify…
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IITA strengthens collaboration with Comoros Ministry of Agriculture
20.12.24In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural development in Comoros, IITA–CGIAR represen…
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AFR100 Project: Stakeholders highlight reforestation impact amidst challenges
20.12.24IITA Forest Center received donor representatives of the AFR1OO reforestation project in Olokemeji o…
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Rise from aspiring medical doctor to agribusiness leader: Azeezat’s inspiring journey to agricultural impact
20.12.24The popular phrase, “When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade,” accurately captures Azeezat…
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