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ICRISAT–Niger Partnership Sets New Benchmark for Resilient Agriculture in Africa’s Drylands
Nigerien Leaders Engage with ICRISAT to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Agriculture. In Niger, where agriculture supports most livelihoods despite intensifying climate shocks, degraded soils, and limited access to quality seed, a deepening partnership with ICRISAT is driving more resilient farming systems nationwide.
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Leveraging the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) to design and implement more effective and inclusive community-based programs
On November 13, 2025, nearly 50 students from Georgetown University and George Washington University convened at IFPRI headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a hands-on learning visit focused on the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI)
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Can Better Fish Processing Improve Diets Without Undermining Local Nutrition?
Anchovy, locally known as dagaa, sits at the heart of Zanzibar’s fisheries, diets and livelihoods. These small fish are rich in essential micronutrients and widely consumed across the archipelago, making them a vital source of affordable nutrition, particularly for low-income households.
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Why better intelligence is key to strong agrifood partnerships
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics and the Gates Foundation, recently convened a series of events in Kenya and Ethiopia to introduce the Agrifood Innovation Intelligence (AFII) initiative.
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Elevating value-based perspectives to scale Asia’s agroecological products
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - through its Food Environment and Consumer Behavior (FECB) team in Asia - has long been a trusted partner of the Vietnamese government in accelerating sustainable food systems transformation at the national level. The team reaffirms this commitment during a Ministry-led international meeting in January 2026.
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Malawi Marks Agricultural First with Early-Maturing Vegetable Pigeonpea to Boost Food & Nutrition Security
Marking a breakthrough in the fight against food insecurity and low rural incomes in Malawi, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), together with the Government of Malawi and national research institutions, has supported the release of the country’s first early-maturing vegetable pigeonpea variety, enabling farmers to earn sooner while improving household nutrition.
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From vision to impact: What closing the gender gap in STEM really means for Africa
Every year, we reaffirm our commitment to women and girls in science. We host panels, share statistics, and celebrate role models. These efforts matter, but in Africa today, they are no longer enough.