Two pilot District Technical Working Groups (DTWGs) were established to resolve water-related challenges impacting the resources serving districts in Prey Veng Province, addressing competition for water between rice farmers, fishers and other users.
About the Webinar This webinar is part of the Scaling for Impact, CGIAR Science program (S4I) and Wageningen University and Research (WUR) science of scaling webinars. The session aims to explore how a mission driven enterprise (ABALOBI) contributes to scaling innovations for sustainable impact. It will highlight practical examples, partnership models, and lessons on its partnership with CGIAR and ENABEL
Bridging science, policy, and practice to accelerate climate-resilient solutions in Central Asia By Maha Al-Zu’bi (IWMI & CGIAR Scaling for Impact Program AoW2 Focal Point) How can integrated approaches to water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) help transform agrifood systems and enhance regional cooperation? This was the central question explored during the regional webinar “Scaling for Impact: Integrating WEFE Nexus
By Muhammad Khalifa , Maha Al-Zu’bi , Zafar Gafurov , Shavkat Kenjabaev Water-scarce regions like Kashkadarya in Uzbekistan face increasing pressures from climate change, competing water demands, and fragmented data systems that limit effective decision-making. In response, digital water solutions are emerging to help such regions transition from fragility to resilience. On 3-4 November 2025, stakeholders from government, research and development sectors convened in Kashkadarya
Engaging the real-world elements of scaling agrifood solutions Written by Esther Kihoro ‘Scaling’ an innovation refers to increasing its readiness and use, which in turn increases the benefits the innovation generates. Scaling is needed now more than ever if we are to effect the unprecedented changes needed to transform the global food systems now under increasing multiple threats—e.g., from climate
by Maherin Ahmed In celebration of its 39th anniversary, the World Food Prize Foundation has announced the 2025 cohort of Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP)—39 visionary leaders transforming agriculture and food security worldwide. Among them is Dr. Inga Jacobs-Mata, Deputy Director of the CGIAR Scaling for Impact (S4I) program and Director of Water, Growth and Inclusion at the International Water Management
In the coastal villages of Tanzania’s Lindi region, where the sun warms the earth year-round, Debora Elimeleki Munisi once raised local chickens, which, though resilient and traditionally valued, had a slow growth that did not inspire moving beyond subsistence farming. “I started with local chicken, but they always gave me losses. So I decided to search for more modern breeds
By Md. Zakaria Hasan Background: The Storage Challenge Bangladesh produces approximately 3.6 million tons of onion annually, while the domestic consumption stands at 2.6 to 2.8 million tons. Despite having sufficient production to meet national demand, the country still imports 0.6–0.8 million tons of onion each year (Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, 2024). This is primarily due to substantial post-harvest losses,