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The CAL-PSE Program generated knowledge about how to engage the private sector to address socio-environmental issues in the Amazon, with innovative approaches and a solid network of local partners. The ‘Catalyzing and Learning through Private Sector Engagement for Biodiversity Conservation’ program (CAL-PSE) is an innovative partnership led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The objective of the

Learning from the IDEAS 2025 Multi-Dimensional Evaluation Conference, Italy We caught up with Allison Poulos, Technical Reporting and Transition Manager and Solomon Adebayo, MELIA Manager – both in the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) of CGIAR to gain insights into their experiences and key takeaways from the recent Conference on Multi-Dimensional Evaluation for Influence and Transformation in Rome (4-6 March 2025). 

A review paper on the genetic improvement of bananas has been selected as one of Wiley’s most cited papers, highlighting its critical role in improving one of the world’s most important staple crops. Published in The Plant Genome, the research probes into CRISPR/Cas genome editing techniques that could impact banana breeding, making the crop more resilient to devastating diseases. Led by

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

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General – Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s agriculture sector, Dr. Soriano brings over two decades of experience in advancing science-based solutions for sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. Before this appointment, Dr. Soriano served as Director IV of

In fragile, conflict- and violence-affected (FCV) settings, acting early to reduce the impact of hazards is crucial to protect the lives and livelihoods of those most in need, and to avoid further pressure on already burdened disaster response systems and funding. Building on emerging lessons, best practices, and an understanding of persistent challenges and knowledge gaps related, this toolkit brings

The “Delivering Resilient Drylands” session, held on April 10 during the CGIAR Science and Innovation Week in Nairobi, showcased research and strong collaborative leadership, with CIMMYT’s Dryland Crops Program (DCP) and the Africa Dryland Crops Improvement Network (ADCIN) at the forefront.

On March 13th, the ADD-IN Ethiopia project led by the IPORA research consortium was officially launched in Addis Ababa with a day-long meeting that brought together an unusually wide mix of voices. Representatives from CGIAR centers, Ethiopian government agencies, national and international NGOs, the private sector, and academia converged with one shared interest: strengthening the impact of agricultural research and innovation in