At the dissemination workshop for Malawi’s roots and tuber crops markets, the Malawi government has asked producers and processors to take advantage of the import ban directive on some products to produce more to meet the domestic market demand. The order prohibits the importation of products, including potato tubers, maize meal, rice, fresh milk, and peanut butter. IITA-CGIAR, under the
The U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently convened the first in a series of four information-gathering workshops to shape the roadmap for transformative action to achieve health for all at net-zero emissions. Titled “The ‘what’ of systems transformation: Anchoring climate action in health,” the two-day event brought together global experts to explore how health can serve as both a foundation and a
During the first Side Event at the recent CGIAR Science Week held in Nairobi, Kenya, thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers convened under the theme, “The power of research and partnerships to scale – Lessons from experience.” Speaking during his opening remarks, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, said the urgency to transform food, land, and water system for a
Poor-quality diets remain the leading cause of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases globally. In response to this pressing challenge, bio-fortified and health-enhancing staple crops are emerging as promising solutions to combat hidden hunger, especially among vulnerable populations. These crops are enriched with essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A and often include additional health benefits, including low-glycemic-index properties and
At a pivotal side event titled “Strengthening CGIAR Engagement with African Agricultural Research, Innovation, and Education Institutions (AARIEIs) in research and scaling,” a new chapter in Africa’s agricultural transformation was officially launched with the presentation of the CGIAR-AARIEIs partnership engagement framework. The framework, co-developed by Africa-based CGIAR centers and the African Agricultural Research, Innovation & Education Institutions (AARIEIs), is a strategic document
Esq. Abiola Afolayan, the Bread for the World Director Policy and Research Institute, embarked on a strategic visit to IITA headquarters in Ibadan between 12 and 16 April. The visit was shortly after the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit and the CGIAR Science Week, where she was introduced to the breadth and impact of IITA’s research activities. The purpose of her visit was to explore
Delegates from Côte d’Ivoire’s Council of Coffee and Cocoa (CCC) and the Centre National de Recherche Agronomique (CNRA) visited IITA-CGIAR headquarters in Ibadan from 7 to 11 April. The familiarization visit marked the first in a series of engagements to build strategic partnerships, explore research models, and adopt modern technologies to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural development—starting with its key commodities: coffee and cocoa. Côte d’Ivoire is
IITA–CGIAR welcomed Bayelsa State’s Executive Governor, His Excellency Douye Diri, to its headquarters in Ibadan on 14 April. Despite a busy political engagement in Oyo State, the Governor prioritized the visit to IITA—reflecting his strong interest in youth empowerment and agricultural transformation. Governor Diri was accompanied by a distinguished delegation, including the Commissioner for Youth Development, Alfred Kemepado; Bayelsa State Party Chairman, Solomon