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Wilmer Cuellar
Senior Scientist
Wilmer is a Senior Scientist focused on the study of microbiomes and plant diseases that impact food security, livelihoods and the environment in the tropics. He has pioneered the application of our knowledge of the plant immune system for virus discovery and the use of nanotechnology and microbiome information for the rapid identification of resistance-breaking pathogens. His research extends to identify factors that drive the emergence of transboundary diseases affecting clonally…
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Renforcer la résilience à partir de la base : Kisumu lance la banque communautaire intégrée de semences Pap Kadundo
Gloria Otieno, Rachel Kibui
Special thanks to Carlo Fadda and Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg
L’Alliance de Bioversity International et du CIAT et ses partenaires continuent de jouer un rôle essentiel dans la transformation de systèmes agroalimentaires durables en Afrique et au-delà. À…
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Le comté de Kisumu et l’Alliance unissent leurs forces pour faire progresser des systèmes alimentaires résilients et des paysages multifonctionnels
Gloria Otieno
L’Alliance de Bioversity International et du CIAT et le Gouvernement du comté de Kisumu ont officialisé un partenariat stratégique visant à promouvoir une agriculture résiliente face au climat, des systèmes alimentaires durables et la conservation de la…
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Unifier le secteur tanzanien des semences : Accélérer la transformation axée sur la demande grâce à des partenariats public-privé
Maria Michieka (CIMMYT), Yohane Chideya (Alliance/PABRA), Gerald Usiri (TARI)
L’Initiative ACCELERATE en Tanzanie transforme le secteur semencier en reliant la recherche, les marchés et les agriculteur.rice.s à travers des partenariats public-privé, favorisant l’adoption de…
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Sillus Oduor
Research Associate - Agronomy and Laboratory Services
Sillus Otieno Oduor is a Soil Scientist and Research Associate in Agronomy and Laboratory Services at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kenya. He holds a Master of Science in Soil Science from Egerton University and a Bachelor of Science in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition with Information Technology from Maseno University.
He has extensive experience in soil and plant analysis, laboratory management, field experimentation, and…
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Getachew Tegegne
Research Project Coordinator - Climate Change and Water Resources Management
Dr. Getachew Tegegne serves as a Research Project Coordinator in Climate Change and Water Resources Management at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Climate Action Lever, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He coordinates multidisciplinary research and development initiatives focused on climate resilience, climate services, water resources management, and agricultural adaptation across Africa. Dr. Getachew…
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Comprendre la biodiversité des sols
Rachel Kibui, Manoj Kaushal
Q&A avec le Dr. Manoj Kaushal : Soil Scientist à l'Alliance de Bioversity International et CIAT
Le Dr Manoj Kaushal lors de l'interview à Nairobi.…
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Danny Hunter
Principal Scientist, Convener for the Pacific
Danny has more than 25 years’ experience in over 30 countries - including 12 years living and working in Asia and the Pacific - leading and managing multidisciplinary teams working on environment and food, diets, and nutrition. He has been team leader of multiple global projects funded by the European Union, ACIAR, AusAid, NZAID, Global Environment Facility and others. As a researcher and practitioner, he is passionate about improving the provision of…
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Ana María Hurtado Vélez
Communications Intern
Communications intern, with an emphasis on organizational communication, strategic planning, and project management. She has experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, content management, and strengthening institutional awareness.
Currently is conducting a postgraduate course in Strategic Communication, where she deepens her skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication strategies applied to projects with…
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A new site for banana-related research
Rachel Chase
The Alliance-managed website MusaNet collects and shares global resources on banana (Musa) across the whole value chain – from collecting germplasm to post-harvest qualities.
The Musa genus, which includes over 70 species and around 1,000 cultivars of bananas, represents a globally important source of food…
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L'Alliance à Macfrut 2025 : Rimini
L’Alliance a le plaisir d’annoncer sa participation au prochain salon professionnel Macfrut Fruit & Veg, qui se tiendra du 6 au 8 mai au centre d’exposition de Rimini (Italie). En tant que plateforme internationale de premier plan pour le secteur des fruits et légumes, Macfrut attire chaque année plus de 55 000 visiteur.euse.s, réunissant les acteur.rice.s clés du secteur pour présenter les…
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Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Bioeconomy: A comprehensive DEA analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181900
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Purpose: The research focuses on analyzing the technical efficiency of a sample of 612 rice (Oryza sativa L.) producers in Ecuador during the year 2019. The objective is to explore productivity and efficiency gaps to guide decision-making and sustainable policies in the rice sector.
Design/methodology/approach: By employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)- a non-parametric method used to measure productive performance- this…
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Securing the future of Colombian cacao: projected suitability changes and adaptation strategies under climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182167
Publication year
2026
Authors
Fremout, Tobias
González-Orozco, Carlos E.
Ceccarelli, Viviana
Ramirez-Siniva, Erika K.
Thomas, Evert
Full Citation
Fremout, T.; González-Orozco, C.E.; Ceccarelli, V.;…
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The Conflict Sensitivity Wheel: A framework and tool to evaluate climate adaptation policies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181902
Publication year
2026
Authors
Medina, Leonardo
Schapendonk, Frans
Jaskolski, Martina
Jebiwott, Alice
Osumba, Joab
Singh, Radhika
Pacillo, Grazia
Sieber, Stefan
Bonatti, Michelle
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Le rôle de Tricot dans l’agriculture durable et l’amélioration variétale des cultures
Avec l’augmentation constante de la population mondiale — qui devrait atteindre 9,8 milliards de personnes d’ici 2050 — et l’intensification des effets du changement climatique, l’agriculture durable s’impose à la fois comme une nécessité et un défi. Le besoin de développer des variétés de cultures résilientes, à haut rendement et respectueuses de…
