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Ageyo Collins
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
I am Agricultural Economist and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, with a robust skillset honed over seven years of dedicated experience in these fields. I am proficient in crafting intricate Theory of Change models, meticulously constructing persuasive proposal documents, expertly dissecting complex problem trees and possesses a profound ability to translate vision into actionable strategies. My expertise extends to developing comprehensive results…
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Marc Châtel
Plant Breeder Rice Program
Marc Chatel was a retired senior scientist with broad international experience in plant breeding and international cooperation. He held a scientist position at the French Agricultural Research Center for International Development (Cirad) for 40 years, mainly in collaboration with national and international institutions. He spent 8 years in Madagascar, working as maize, cassava, and rice breeder. He also worked for 10 years in Brazil as a rice breeder at the Rice and Beans…
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James Cock
Physiologist Agrobiodiversity, Emeritus Scientist
Born in England in 1944, James’ farming upbringing inspired him to study agriculture at the University of Cambridge, followed by a PhD in the physiology of yield in semi-dwarf wheat at the University of Reading. At the height of the Green Revolution, his involvement in the CGIAR system began with a post-doctoral position at the International Rice Research Institute, after which he became Leader of the Cassava Research Program of CIAT (now the Alliance…
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Myles Fisher
Physiologist Tropical Forages Program
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Reinhardt Howeler
Former Soil Management Cassava Program, Emeritus Scientist
Dr. Reinhardt Howeler was born in Indonesia but grew up in the Netherlands. After obtaining his BSc degree in Tropical Agriculture from the International College of Tropical Agriculture in Deventer, the Netherlands, he immigrated to the United States in 1964. He received his MSc degree in Soil Fertility from the University of Missouri in 1966 and a PhD in Soil Chemistry from Cornell University in 1970. He joined CIAT, initially as a…
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Peter Jones
Climate Change
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José Miguel Del Cid
Asociado de Investigación - Paisajes Multifuncionales
MSc. Planificación y gestión de proyectos, Ingeniero Civil.
Vinculado a temáticas relacionadas a gestión de los recursos hídricos, cambio climático, servicios y financiamiento climático, gestión de riesgos y gestión de proyectos.
Paisajes Multifuncionales
Américas
Fortalecimiento de capacidades con el gobierno de Honduras para adopción de la…
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Maryfaith Simiyu
Human-Centered Design Trainee
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Bartholomeus Panis
Principal Scientist
Bart Panis is currently principal scientists dealing with Biodiversity for Food & Agriculture and Banana Genebank Manager for the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.
He obtained his PhD in 1995 at the University Leuven, Belgium, where he was involved in cryopreservation and the development of embryogenic cell suspensions, protoplast culture and techniques for genetic engineering of banana. As postdoctoral researcher and later on as research manager, he co-…
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Juliana Arias Sandoval
Research Associate
I'm a passionate agriculture engineer with a strong commitment to research and continuous growth. Throughout my professional career, I've been able to gain experience in the development, management, and monitoring of research projects within various agricultural and rural contexts. I have worked with soil analysis and natural resource management.
I'm always looking for opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills, as well as to explore new areas and challenges. I'm…
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Mirjam Pulleman
Senior Soil Scientist
I am a Senior Scientist at Wageningen University and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) with expertise in soil biochemistry, soil ecology and agroecology.
My research focuses on:
(i) understanding soil health in relation to agroecosystem management and regenerative agricultural practices;
(ii) assessment of indicators of soil health and ecosystem services;
(iii) the relations between soil health, crop production and food safety.
I am particularly…
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Godefroy Grosjean
CGIAR Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) Co-Lead
Godefroy co-leads the CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) and has been driving global impact in food, nature-based solutions, and carbon markets for nearly 15 years. Recognized as an expert in the field, passionate about leading multinational teams in designing and implementing sustainable food and agriculture investments. Godefroy co-led with responsAbility AG the development and implementation of the first-ever science-based Climate Smart…
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Alejandra Marín
Research Specialist
Alejandra Marín is a Research Specialist with the Tropical Forages Program at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. She leads projects and initiatives that promote territorial stabilization and inclusive and sustainable economic growth of the cocoa value chain and the dairy value chain in different regions of Colombia.
Her research focuses on the forage quality characteristics and their impact on reducing GHG emissions from cattle and climate-smart cattle ranching…
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Farmers’ diagnosis of current soil erosion status and control within two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Rwanda
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100715
Publication year
2019
Authors
Rutebuka, Jules
Kagabo, Desire Mbarushimana
Verdoodt, Ann
Full Citation
Rutebuka, Jules; Kagabo, Desire Mbarushimana &…
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A cost-benefit analysis of farmer based seed production for common bean in Kenya
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96958
Abstract
Community based informal seed production has recently gained popularity as an alternative to the formal seed sector of disseminating new crop varieties including the common bean. This is because farmer produced seed is readily available and is more affordable by most farmers than certified seed. This study examined the profitability of…
