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This agreement updates the initial agreement signed in 1987 and provides a better framework for the Alliance to continue its impactful research and development activities within Malawi, ensuring the continuation of long-term collaboration on transforming food systems and landscapes to better nourish people, sustain the planet, and drive prosperity in the face of a climate crisis. “The signing of this

Kenya’s livestock sector plays a critical role in the country’s social, economic, environmental and public health landscape, contributing 3.8% to the gross domestic product and 17.3% of agricultural value added. However, the sector’s productivity and sustainability are significantly hindered by the high cost of animal feeds. A new policy brief by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners puts

On 10 September 2025, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) announced the launch of a three-year, US$3.35 million project, Accelerating Reduced Emissions in Indigenous Breeds in Africa. The project is funded by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub. Part of the Global Methane Genetics Initiative, the project will use cutting-edge science to help African countries breed cattle

To mark the United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation 2025, ICRISAT organized a high-level webinar on “Scalable Solutions for Crop Improvement and Production Technologies for the Global South” under the aegis of the ICRISAT Center of Excellence for South–South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) on 12 September 2025. Chaired by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT, the inaugural session set the

By Suresh Babu and Kumara Charyulu Deevi September 15, 2025 South-South cooperation has been a key pillar of the development agenda for more than two decades, becoming an important tool for mutual action and technological advancement among countries of the Global South. As participants sought to include Northern countries in these efforts, the concept of triangular cooperation emerged. South-South triangular cooperation

Rooted in beans, a family in Goma turns a small idea into a thriving business. With support from B4WE, ABECHA is now boosting nutrition, creating jobs, and empowering women farmers across Eastern DRC. In a city where food insecurity shadows daily life and opportunity feels just out of reach, Sadiki and his wife Huguette dared to see something different

As part of IITA–CGIAR’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of national institutions and partners, the Project Development and Administration Unit (PDAU) held a webinar on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, with 54 participants from 12 partner institutions across locations hosting IITA hubs. The session focused on equipping partner staff with the knowledge and skills to manage development grants effectively, emphasizing donor compliance,

IITA–CGIAR has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnerships that support its mission of alleviating poverty and ensuring food security for millions of farm families across sub-Saharan Africa. On 26 August, IITA welcomed the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nigeria Office, Yuzurio Susumu, to its headquarters in Ibadan. Danbaba Dogara, JICA Technical Staff for the CD Seed Project; Stephen Nwanya,