Partnership for impact: EC, IFAD, and CIAT

The European Commission (EC) joined CGIAR
in 1977 and is one of the largest multilateral
donors and investors, helping set research
priorities, contributing scientific expertise and
policy advice, and providing financial support.
Europe’s strategic investments in CIAT’s
research, administered by IFAD, over the years
have made significant impact in strengthening
food security, protecting natural resources, and
fostering inclusive and sustainable economic
development for smallholder farmers and
rural communities.