The IITA led Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR) project for the dissemination of agricultural innovations in the Great Lakes region, organized a workshop with the project’s various implementing partners between 4 and 5 December 2024. The workshop held in the New Riviera Hotel in Bukavu evaluated the project’s second year of implementation, drawing lessons from activities,
The IITA Yola office recently hosted a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator for a field visit under the Fragility, Conflict, and Migration Innovation (FCMI) Accelerator program. The visit, from 18 to 22 November 2024, marked the second engagement of the WFP team in Nigeria. The first interaction occurred during a Boot Camp held in July 2024 to orient
Since inception, IITA Forest Center has enjoyed the support of esteemed sponsors who appreciate the need to invest in nature and biodiversity conservation. On December 2, the IITA Forest Center celebrated the life and contributions of Anastasio Paul Leventis, a legendary conservationist and one of the first donors to the Center. His unwavering support, particularly for bird monitoring and surveys in southwest Nigeria, was
Innovation scaling is critical to advancing agriculture in Africa, with the private sector playing a strategic role. In recognition of this role, IITA–CGIAR hosted the Senior Manager of African Affairs at the Beijing JingWa Agricultural Science & Technical Innovation Center, Xiaoyan Ma, at the headquarters in Ibadan recently. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in agricultural innovation and development
In a world where digital platforms are reshaping communication and knowledge dissemination, IITA–CGIAR is a beacon of innovation scaling, and leveraging social media for agricultural transformation. By strategically utilizing these platforms, IITA has brought its research closer to the people it serves and achieved remarkable milestones that affirm its digital leadership. Social media has become a vital tool for breaking barriers in
Ensuring the affordability and accessibility of nutritious food for all individuals is essential for improving food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Recognizing the urgency of this issue, IITA–CGIAR partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to conduct the “National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS)” in 2021. This comprehensive, population-based study aimed to assess key nutritional challenges and inform effective policy
Lack of quality seeds and difficulties getting essential agricultural inputs have been significant challenges for farmers across Burundi. The IITA–CGIAR led AID-I GLR project – known as the Kugwiza Project in Burundi – is addressing this critical need by not only equipping farmers with the knowledge to acquire high-quality seeds but also forging strong connections between farmers and local input suppliers so that quality
In Kenya, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), is the second most important staple food crop after maize, and a cornerstone of global food security. It is under threat from root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), microscopic soil-borne pests, which can severely impact potato yields. This compounds food security in a region where potatoes provide sustenance and livelihoods for millions of people. To address this, a