Heat bounces off the rocks as Bakari Hamisi Sumawe leads the way to his bean field. It is not a short walk. Navigating steep rock inclines and thick forest pathways, it takes around an hour to reach his plot. “Why did we farm in a valley?” he reflects. “Because there’s a reliable supply of water for irrigation. There’s always a
The workshop marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable development. Supported by the generous contribution from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), this groundbreaking project, led by the Alliance of Biodiversity International, CIAT, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), and the Ethiopian Institute of Agriculture Research (EIAR), promises to revolutionize resilience and adaptation in
CACAO OF EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCES 2023 CACAO OF EXCELLENCE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE AWARD WINNERS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (February 8, 2024) – Cacao of Excellence, a programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) announced today the winners of the 2023 Cacao of Excellence Awards, honouring excellence in the cultivation of cacao, while also supporting
CACAO OF EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCES 2023 CACAO OF EXCELLENCE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE AWARD WINNERS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (February 8, 2024) – Cacao of Excellence, a programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) announced today the winners of the 2023 Cacao of Excellence Awards, honouring excellence in the cultivation of cacao, while also supporting
Cairo (Egypt), 11 February 2024 On 7 February 2024 in Cairo, CGIAR Centers – Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, ICARDA, IWMI, IFPRI, and supported by the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) – in collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of Egypt (ASRT) and under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of
I then rushed to the room next door to ask my colleague, Diana Gutierrez, the steward of Andaki chocolate bars in our team, if she had more of the chocolate. She replied that she’d give me one once we get a new supply; she delivered on that promise a day later. We procured the Andaki chocolate bars from cocoa producers
Studies have shown that Africa is making significant strides in promoting gender equality and policies across different sectors including Agriculture. By closing the gender gap it is estimated that total agricultural output in developing countries will increase by 2.5% to 4 % and reduce the number of hungry people by 12% to 17% globally. This is a call for joint
For the Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP), 2023 was encapsulated by a deepened commitment to harnessing the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT and CGIAR’s scientific expertise and resources to co-design, accelerate, and de-risk breakthrough agricultural solutions. Recognizing that the potential for disruptive impact lies within the organization’s legacy for research and innovation, and the ever-growing capacities of its research