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Embarking on its mission to champion the cultivation of fruit trees toward improving nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability, the Centre for Fruitful India (CFI) held its inaugural Scientific Committee meeting on 24 February 2025 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi. Established in 2020—through the partnership between the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Fruitful India Fund—the CFI

In the territories of Tumaco and Putumayo, where cocoa farming is a key productive activity with high potential in the region, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, together with Red Adelco and ICCO Conexión, implemented the PDET Routes Program. This initiative, financed by the European Union’s European Fund for Peace and in coordination with the National Government, benefited 220

The ‘Nutritious Bean Products for Decent Employment for Youth in Kenya’ project empowers young people – especially young women – by creating jobs in bean production, processing and sales. Led by a consortium including Cherubet Foods, the initiative has created and improved over 600 jobs, promoting economic resilience and youth inclusion in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Kenya imports up to

Ensuring sustainable livestock production requires more than good intentions. In two Colombian departments, stakeholders have participated in a series of workshops given by the Alliance and the German Development Cooperation – GIZ to strengthen capacities and consolidate production models that minimize their environmental impact. Meta and Caquetá are two of the departments with the largest cattle herds in Colombia, making livestock the

Every harvest season in Malawi, the impact of crop losses is felt by farmers, who rely on their harvests for survival. The floors of grain warehouses tell a grim tale: mountains of maize, beans or groundnuts devoured by tiny, relentless pests. At the national level, the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) loses millions of Malawian Kwachas in food reserves. Whilst

Dodoma, Tanzania, December 10 to 12, 2024 — The Accelerated Variety Turnover for Open-pollinated Crops project (ACCELERATE) held its annual planning meeting from December 10-12, 2024, at the Nashera Hotel in Dodoma, Tanzania. This event brought together key stakeholders to review progress and strategize for the upcoming year. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), ACCELERATE is a four-year

Over the past four years, the Accelerate for Impact Platform has trained over 300 innovation teams through 19 global innovation challenges, either led or partnered. The 2024 Year in Review put the past 12 months into perspective, showcasing key activities, outcomes, and innovations that tested and scaled new ways to sustainably transform our food systems. The review highlights three In

The Accelerating Climate-Smart Horticulture in Ethiopia initiative (ACE) gathered stakeholders to support smallholder farmers facing climate risks. Through collaborative workshops, policymakers, financial institutions, researchers and private sector actors identified key solutions: financial inclusion, gender-responsive approaches, improved irrigation, diversified value chains and climate-informed insurance. Integrating climate data into lending models, ACE promotes innovative partnerships, strengthened market access and inclusive financial strategies.