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In recent years, Rwanda has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its potato sector, thanks to collaborative efforts between the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) and the International Potato Center (CIP), supported by the USAID-funded Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I GLR), and other projects intervening and supporting potato sector. Over the… The post The Partnership drives

On November 28, 2024, Kigali’s Park Inn Hotel was abuzz with energy as stakeholders gathered for the Sweetpotato Roadmap Validation Workshop, a pivotal event shaping the future of Rwanda’s sweetpotato sector. Facilitated by the African Development Bank’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program in collaboration with the International Potato Center (CIP) and Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resource Development Board

Partnerships for Food Security and Economic Resilience Ethiopia has been classified by World Food Programme (WFP) as one of the food severe countries in 2024. Several factors including the recent Tigray conflict, drought and natural disasters exacerbate food insecurity. The International Potato Center (CIP) in collaboration with Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) under the… The post Growing prosperity: CIP

As of 2024, the global refugee population has surged to 43.4 million, a significant increase from 41 million in 2010! Uganda, now hosting over 1.74 million refugees, has emerged as Africa’s largest and the world’s fifth-largest refugee host nation. This influx has placed immense strain on the country’s resources, with refugees facing constant vulnerability and heavy reliance on humanitarian aid.

To drive impactful change in food systems, CGIAR’s breeding programs are evolving to be more market-driven, ensuring new crop varieties better meet the needs of farmers, consumers, and processors. The challenge? Delivering breeding outputs that maximize return on investment (ROI) and contribute effectively to CGIAR’s five Impact Areas: nutrition, poverty reduction, climate resilience, gender equality, and environmental health. Enter the

“Urban Hunger” explores the growing challenge of food insecurity in cities worldwide, with a focus on Lima, Peru. Despite the availability of food, many urban residents lack access to affordable, healthy diets.

In a world grappling with climate change and food insecurity, finding sustainable crop growth methods is more critical than ever. For smallholder farmers in Asia, potatoes have long been a staple source of food and income. However, traditional farming practices, particularly potato cultivation, are labor-intensive and often unsustainable. Now, with the introduction of zero tillage and mulching, there is hope