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Tree tech : Cultiver un avenir plus résilient
Georgina Smith
Les agriculteur.rice.s placent les arbres indigènes au cœur des efforts de restauration, grâce à une application mobile et une plateforme alimentée par la blockchain. Découvrez comment fonctionne My Farm Trees dans cette histoire sur le terrain.
Faire pousser des arbres. Faire grandir des avenirs…
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Fred Kato
Research Specialist
Fred is a graduate and involved in plant pathology, breeding and entomology. He has been with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT since 2013, when I joined the Alliance formerly the CIAT. Currently, a Senior Research Associate working under Improving Crops, he works with colleagues to deliver research-based approaches to improve and mitigate crop challenges that limit production and productivity in the regions.
His role is diverse and includes programmatic approaches of…
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Lorena Belixa Gómez Centeno
Research Associate
Agricultural Economist, linked to CIAT since 2015. With 10 years of experience collaborating in socioeconomic research and monitoring systems implemented in Mexico, Central, and South America. In addition to implementing methodologies for capacity building on sustainable agriculture in Central America.
Performance, Innovation and Strategic Analysis for Impact
Americas…
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Thanh Duong
Research Associate
Thanh Duong is a Research Associate at the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she works with the Global Food Environment and Consumer Behavior team. Her work focuses on the food systems research in Vietnam from design, and implementation to analysis. Previously an assistant to the Country Coordinator of Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) in Vietnam, she supported the national government and international agencies and movements in…
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James Garrett
Senior Scientist
James Garrett is a Senior Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. He works on policies and programs at the nexus of food, agriculture, and nutrition. He has degrees in political science, public policy, and applied economics. James has done field work in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and lived in various countries in Latin America as well as in Mozambique.
Previously, at IFPRI, he led research programs on urban food and nutrition security, urban-rural…
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Mestawet Gebru
Research Officer
I'm a Research Officer at the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
I manage research grants & catalog literatures related to food systems, indigenous fruits and vegetables in Ethiopia. I have a master’s degree in Applied Human Nutrition from Hawasa University with a research interest in nutrition-sensitive agriculture, specifically home gardening, agrobiodiversity for improved nutrition, agroecology, impact of climate change on food production and…
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Leslie Estefany Mosquera Escobar
Research Associate
Leslie is an economist and researcher in agriculture based in Colombia, with experience in the use of socio-economic analysis and impact assessment to identify the best practices and strategies implemented by political and private stakeholders to address challenges in agricultural sector.
Her main research at the Alliance has been focused on providing decision-making tools to farmers, governmental agents, researchers, and private institutions…
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COL40: A Colombian Solution to Protect Cassava in Africa
Luisa Fernanda Prieto Campo
In several countries in Eastern and Central Africa including Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi millions of families depend on cassava as a staple food and source of income. However, production of this crop faces a growing threat: Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), caused by viruses that damage the plant’s roots,…
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Mark Lundy
Director, Food Environment and Consumer Behavior
Mark Lundy is a Research Director at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Cali, Colombia, where he leads the global Food Environment and Consumer Behavior team. His research examines how food environments — the markets, vendors, and everyday transactions through which most people in low- and middle-income countries access food — shape dietary choices and long-term health outcomes, including exposure to non-communicable diseases.
A…
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Winnyfred Amongi
Senior Research Associate-Breeding
Dr. Winnyfred Amongi is a plant breeder who is passionate about developing climate-resilient, nutritious, and market-preferred common bean varieties for smallholder farmers in Africa. She holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, a Master of Science degree in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems, and a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, all from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Since joining the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International…
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Estephania Nieto Ortiz
Cordinadora de investigación
Agrónomo (Ingeniero Agrónomo) y Máster en Ciencias Biológicas de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, con enfásis en fisiología vegetal. Cuento con una sólida experiencia en el diseño, implementación y gestión de sistemas de producción agrícola sostenible. Como coordinadora de investigación en Alianza Bioversity International - CIAT, lidere la validación de fertilizantes orgánicos y supervisé su implementación en el campo. Además, he trabajado en estrecha…
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Jose Gerardo Sanchez-Choy
Senior Research Associate
José Gerardo Sánchez-Choy is the focal point of the Alliance in the Ucayali region, Peru. He currently works with the Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program (MFL SP) and Biodiversity for Resilient Ecosystems in Agricultural Landscapes (B-REAL), and has worked with the Agroecological Initiative, Agroecological Regenerative Cocoa, and Agroecological Transitions projects. He is Senior Research Associate of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT of…
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Marlène Elias
Director, Gender and Inclusion
Marlène Elias is the Gender and Social Inclusion Lead at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. She has a BSc in Biology and Environmental Sciences, and an MA and PhD in Geography. Rooted in a feminist political ecology approach, her research aims to advance gender equality and inclusion in forest and biodiversity governance, management, restoration, and in agri-food value chains, and to strengthen women’s…
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Guillermo Orjuela Ramirez
Postdoctoral Fellow
Guillermo Orjuela Ramirez is a researcher in innovation and environmental studies whose work focuses on how organizations innovate and impact the natural environment. He is passionate about exploring novel ways in which innovation can improve competitiveness and people's livelihoods.
He has more than 10 years of experience in research and university lecturing and has led and collaborated on research projects related to innovation, climate suitability, efficiency…
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Nicolle Baron Higuera
Research associate
Nicolle Barón-Higuera is an agricultural engineer working with the Banana Program. Passionate about research, her career in the field of Musaceae has led her to explore diverse and interrelated areas, including plant physiology, phytopathology, phenotyping, in vitro tissue culture, and the conservation and characterization of Musaceae diversity. Her work integrates physiological responses to abiotic stress, the management and detection of vascular diseases, and technical…
