Roots, tubers and bananas are the foundation of food security for millions of people across Asia, Africa and Latin America. They will be increasingly important in response to climate change, population growth and urbanization. They can contribute essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc and vitamin A that are especially important for good health in children and mothers. A Research Brief
During the Fourth General Assembly of the Islamic Organization for Food Security, ICARDA’s Director General Mr. Aly Abousabaa and the Director General of IOFS Mr. Yerlan A. Baidaulet signed a Memorandum of Understanding between ICARDA and IOFS, restating their commitment to developing enduring partnerships to tackle the pressing issues that threaten global food security in the online event.
A new strategic brief shows aquatic food systems have the potential to provide livelihood opportunities for youth but challenges remain for them to join the sector. Multisector initiatives to improve access to training and finance as well as promote digital innovation can improve the participation of youth in fisheries, aquaculture and associated value chains. Read more
A collaboration between the Alliance and tech start-up GoMicro demonstrates practical applications of phone-based AI technology. By Gianpiero Menza
An intergovernmental body that sets Paris Agreement-style targets for global food system transformation may help both people and planet. But needs a critical rethink to ensure legitimacy and impact.
The Modified Relative Dose Response (MRDR) test is being conducted as part of the ongoing national nutritional survey organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria in conjunction with IITA and other partners. The MRDR test assesses the vitamin A status of people. Participants from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones were trained to carry out the test on the field during a
IITA has commenced a 3-year participatory research project to identify transformative approaches to indigenous women and young people’s engagement in integrated livelihood and conservation initiatives. The project titled “Transformative approaches to livelihood and conservation: Learning from indigenous women and youth—IWY (TALC)” aims to investigate the impact of existing livelihood and conservation efforts on indigenous forest-dependent women and youth (Baka and Bagyeli)
The Assistant Director for Technical Cooperation at the President’s Office, Public Service Management (POPSM), Mr Msafiri Marwa, has commended IITA Tanzania for its research efforts in transforming agriculture in Tanzania. Msafiri said this when he led a POPSM delegation to IITA-Eastern Africa hub offices in July in Mikocheni, Dar es salaam. The objective of the visit was to familiarize themselves with IITA