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Oscar Eduardo Diaz Forero
Senior Research Associate
Agricultural Engineer Specialist in Economics, with more than 15 years of experience in Rural Development and Conservation of Strategic Ecosystems affected by unsustainable agricultural activities, promoting the formulation of public policies through the work in organizations and public and private institutions of the agricultural and environmental sector that lead issues of great impact at local, regional and national level, in order to establish professional…
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Alyssa Jade McDonald-Baertl
Member, Alliance Board of Trustees
Alyssa Jade McDonald-Baertl has a dynamic and energetic entrepreneurial perspective and approach to international development, a passion for the role of research and evidence-based change, and strong knowledge of sustainable business in the midcap/SME sector. She currently advises policy and programs in the European Commission regarding sustainable finance, eco-innovation and deployment for commercial or public-private partnerships to adapt to…
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Pre-COP16 events with the participation of the Alliance
The Alliance is proud to be a key participant in the COP16 on Biological Diversity. As a global leader in agrifood systems and biodiversity conservation, we are committed to driving positive change and contributing to the goals outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The pre-COP16 events below shows our engagement on promoting…
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Mother of Grains: what millet teaches us about biodiversity
Eliot Gee, Jai Rana, Yosef Gebrehawaryat Kidane
Hardy, nutritious crops like millets were once commonplace on farms and plates. Research shows that by bringing back these “neglected and underutilized species” to diversify food systems, we can reap benefits ranging from climate resilience to healthier diets…
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Strengthening Ghana’s circular economy innovation ecosystem for climate-resilient agriculture
Camille Loiseau, Taija Khader
Dzifa Agbefu
On November 27, 2025, over 100 experts gathered in Accra for the CircularEconomy4Ghana Consultation Workshop: a high-level event exploring how circular economy principles can drive sustainable growth in Ghana’s agricultural sector…
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Millet: From ancient grain to staple crop for future food systems
Lara Barangé
Millets are one of the world’s oldest grains, with evidence of their cultivation more than 7,000 years ago. There are more than 10 varieties, the most common being sorghum, finger millet, foxtail millet and pearl millet. Millets have been of special cultural importance in India, China, and Nigeria, used in traditional dishes and even in…
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Beans that heal: Journey to better nutrition in Rwanda’s Western Province
Eliud Abucheli Birachi, Yvonne Uwase Munyangeri
Blanche Murera
A collaborative effort by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT through PABRA and Rainbow Health Food Ltd in Rwanda’s Western Province is improving diets with high-iron beans, nutrition awareness, and community empowerment to tackle persistent…
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A4IP Flagship Event 2025: Innovating Agri-Food Research & Development Models for a Changing Landscape
As science and innovation enter a period of rapid transformation, new models of collaboration, investment, and impact are urgently needed. The third annual Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) Flagship Event offers a front-row seat to this global shift.
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How integrated nexus planning could secure a resilient and sustainable future for Africa
Yodit Balcha
Many African nations face significant, interconnected development challenges, including over-reliance on rain-fed agriculture, heavy dependence on hydropower for electricity generation, rapid population growth, and related economic pressures. These vulnerabilities are heightened by the impact of climate change and…
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What is being said in the Peruvian and Colombian Amazon? Narratives that shape environmental cooperation
Johana Marcela Castillo Rivera, Carlos Eduardo Gonzalez Rodriguez
This blog presents a new study on the Colombian-Peruvian Amazon network, examining how environmental narratives influence cooperation among conservation organizations and shape governance dynamics in the region…
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Building a digital agronomy and soil hub for Ghana
Abdul-Latif Baamonyor Jizorkuwie
Particia Amankwaa-Yeboah, Jalaludeen Masoud, Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Wuletawu Abera
In Ghana, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is working with national and international partners to build a digital agronomy and soil hub to replace blanket fertilizer advice with data-driven, location-…
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A4IP 2024 Year in Review: Bolstering the global agri-tech ecosystem
Camille Loiseau
Dowling Kevin
Rome, 31 March 2025 – The wait is now over. The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) team releases the 2024 Year in Review and celebrates results and impact.
Over the past four years, the Accelerate for Impact Platform has trained…
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Common Beans Observatory: Monitoring open access data for the bean sector. Version Beta
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127852
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The Common beans observatory is an initiative led by Bioversity International and the Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), with support from the Pan-African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA), to establish an information system that provides indicators related to the global bean production context. It includes data related to the bean context in each country, production system information, trade and…
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Nutrient response of early vegetative growth in cacao: Preliminary results from the cocoa soils core trials
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181023
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Cocoa is an important commodity crop for smallholder farmers in West and Central Africa. Cocoa cultivation in these countries has historically increased production through land expansion, often at the expense of forest, however, this is no longer feasible. Yield continues to be low, which is hindering improvements in farmer livelihoods and is not keeping pace with global demand. One…
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Colombian universities incorporate PlaSA Colombia as a pedagogical tool to promote food system education among young people
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174498
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The Alliance-developed PlaSA Colombia platform enhances education on food systems through interactive, data-driven learning experiences, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. Integrated into curricula at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and ICESI University, the platform has improved students’ and educators’ capacity to analyze sustainability…
