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Effective internal communication to achieve a shared vision

Internal communication remains a challenge for many organizations facing the need to inform, involve and build bridges of dialogue between the areas that compose them. Although there are many methods and current trends, it is important not to assume an internal communication plan as a magic formula that will bring immediate results and dispel all controversy.

Farmers film their homegrown solutions

In an unused school classroom in the dry, dusty village of Sekoti, Ghana, 11 community members gathered to learn how to make a video. Many of them had never even used a camera before, much less operated a microphone. Participatory video is an empowering and creative...

Honor for major food security contributions in Southeast Asia

Two scientists with a long history of collaboration with CIAT have been honored for contributions towards the world’s most widely grown cassava variety – now grown by 60 to 75 percent of all cassava farmers in Thailand and Vietnam – and a key food security crop and source of income throughout Southeast Asia.

A smart revolution: World Congress in Asia

The World Congress on Roots and Tuber Crops, to be held in China next week, (January 18th – 22nd) explores exactly the diverse nature of this market. In Asia, cassava is in demand for starch – mostly sweeteners and other products in our modern diets – and dried roots for ethanol or livestock feed.

Making the business case for climate-smart agriculture

If you’re a regular visitor to the CIAT blog, you’ll already know that climate change is expected to take a big bite out of chocolate production. A storm is brewing for coffee too. You’ve probably also been hearing that climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can help farmers...

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