Global research centers unite for bigger impact

by Georgina Smith | Dec 18, 2015

A major national consultation took place in Hanoi, Vietnam this week, to unite key players in agricultural research and define a collaborative road-map to deliver impact. The meeting comes during a crucial phase in CGIAR restructuring, as a second phase of Center...

Fernando Calle: He leaves a trace of enthusiasm and love for growing cassava

by Sylvia Pineda | Dec 14, 2015

Contributing to the third most important source of food energy in the world was Fernando Calle’s mission for 38 years of work at CIAT as agronomist in charge of cassava cultivation in Palmira and the Eastern Plains in Colombia. Today, he ends his phase as a...

Recognition, a road to organizational success

by Sylvia Pineda | Oct 23, 2015

Every day, people work hard at their jobs to attain their objectives and hope that their work will be appreciated and their efforts recognized. It is a question of basic human needs, of the recognition and appreciation we all need because human beings, by their very...

Southeast Asia’s best cassava breeders form network

by Georgina Smith | Oct 19, 2015

A network of Southeast Asia’s cassava breeders, who have achieved some of the best progress in breeding history worldwide, met in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 9th and 10th to discuss research milestones and next steps. Around two million hectares of cassava are planted...

CIAT strengthens partnership with Kenya

by Stephanie Malyon | Oct 8, 2015

Kenya isn’t just home to CIAT’s operations in Africa, it is home to a longstanding and successful partnership with the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) (formerly KARI). Over the years, the partners have generated major agricultural...