In the drought-prone counties of Machakos and Makueni, Kenya, a small but powerful innovation is transforming lives—Nyota bean, a drought-resistant variety introduced by the Pan African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) under the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Faced with erratic rainfall and limited resources, women farmers like Phoebe Mwangangi and Agnes Kioko are leading the way in climate-smart
by Rhowell Jr. Tiozon, Erstelle Pasion-Uy, Shem Gempesaw, Joel Tolentino, Alisdair R. Fernie and Nese Sreenivasulu IRRI researchers have discovered that pigmented rice sprouts (PRS) with superior haplotypes are rich in antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids that have enriched antioxidant and anticancer properties. This research opens up possibilities for developing nutrient-rich rice varieties with improved health benefits by identifying the
The African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD) and The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance climate information services for African farmers and communities. This partnership brings together two organizations with complementary strengths and continental reach. ACMAD stands as the only continental climate research
Leaders from the CGIAR Science Program on Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) will actively participate in CGIAR Science Week, engaging in various sessions to contribute to the overall goal of advancing science and innovation for food, land, and water systems transformation. Their involvement will support CGIAR’s mission by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and driving discussions on sustainable solutions that address
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Over 3 billion people around the world suffer from hidden hunger, a condition where individuals consume enough calories daily but lack essential micronutrients like iron and zinc. Since 2002, researchers from the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (abbreviated as CIAT) have been breeding high-nutrient staple crops and finding ways to integrate them into popular
Once considered a food crop primarily associated with women, beans are now emerging as a lucrative cash crop, attracting men into production. In Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, the high-iron Nyota bean is transforming livelihoods, with both men and women heavily investing in its farming. This shift is fueled by the Enhancing Climate Resilience in East Africa (ECREA) project, which,
The 2025 IDEAS/NDB Evaluation Conference brought together evaluation professionals to explore the evolving role of evaluation, with a focus on equity, inclusivity, and new technologies. CGIAR’s Evaluation Function remains at the forefront, ensuring that evaluative learning shapes decision-making in the research-for-development context. Want to learn more? Dive deeper into the key insights and takeaways!