Zimbabwe

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT works with partners across Zimbabwe to strengthen agrifood systems through agricultural innovation, climate action, biodiversity conservation, seed systems development, and inclusive value chain commercialization. By linking research, policy, markets, and farming communities, the Alliance supports the implementation of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, the country's development blueprint for achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030, and the associated Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy, which seeks to build a more productive, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood system.

Strengthening the resilience of farming systems through climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and adaptation strategies that help farmers respond to climate variability and change.

Promoting the conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity to enhance productivity, resilience, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Supporting integrated approaches to land, water, soil, and biodiversity management that enhance ecosystem services, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Contributed to the breeding, release, and commercialization of more than seven improved bean varieties, including the iron-rich NUA45 and Jasmine varieties, through partnerships with national research institutions, HarvestPlus, seed companies, farmers, traders, processors, and other value chain actors.

Mobilised partnerships among government, research institutions, development organisations, and the private sector to accelerate agricultural innovation, technology scaling, and value chain development.