Madagascar delegation explores IITA innovations for agricultural transformation

A high-level delegation from Madagascar visited IITA–CGIAR during 8 – 12 September, on an immersion mission to explore the Institute’s cutting-edge agricultural technologies, research programs, and innovations. The delegation identified innovative technologies suitable to support the country’s agricultural transformation agenda. The mission reflects the country’s vision to transform its agricultural systems to become the “Breadbasket of the Indian Ocean.”

The 9-member delegation included senior technical and policy leaders from Madagascar’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock alongside its national institutes (FOFIFA, DPV, SOC), the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), and the World Bank. Among the senior officials were Rakotomalala Ny Riana, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock; Leong Pock Tsy Jean Michel, Director General of FOFIFA, the National Agricultural Research Institute; and Rafalimanana Oliva, National Coordinator of the FSRP. Their mission was to identify technologies and partnerships that can strengthen Madagascar’s current food safety project, seed systems, soil fertility management, and resilience to pests, diseases, and climate aggravated challenges.

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