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Variation in the factors associated with diet quality of children aged 6 to 23 months in low and high agroecological zones of Rongai Subcounty, Kenya
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109145
Abstract
Adequate quality complementary diets and appropriate feeding practices are important for proper growth and development of young children.To assess factors associated with diet diversity, meal frequency, and acceptable diet of children aged 6 to 23 months in two…
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Scaling community seedbanks and farmer seed enterprises in East and Southern Africa: Workshop Highlights, 2-4 October 2019, Entebbe, Uganda
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107360
Abstract
The Scaling Community Seed Banks and Farmer Seed Enterprises in East and Southern Africa workshop was held in Entebbe, Uganda on 2-4 October 2019, to share experiences about community seed bank management and to develop national pilot scaling proposals. The workshop was organized…
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Promoting (pro) vitamin A-rich bananas: A chronology
CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108080
Abstract
Micronutrient deficiencies remain the largest nutritional problem worldwide, with globally over 2 billion people affected. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a widespread and major public health concern in Africa and South-East Asia. VAD prevalence in Eastern Africa significantly exceeds the WHO threshold of 30%, indicating a severe public health and nutrition…
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A gendered ecosystem services approach to identify novel and locally-relevant strategies for jointly improving food security, nutrition, and conservation in the Barotse Floodplain
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108775
Abstract
Multiple lines of evidence call for the use of locally-relevant strategies to guide and support sustainable agricultural intensification while improving development and conservation outcomes. The goal of this study was to identify the…
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Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impacts
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109860
Abstract
Sustainably managed non-native trees deliver economic and societal benefits with limited risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that cause substantial damage to biodiversity and ecosystem services, while others pose substantial threats of causing such…
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Changes in plant community and soil ecological indicators in response to Prosopis juliflora and Acacia mearnsii invasion and removal in two biodiversity hotspots in Southern India
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109150
Abstract
Invasion of alien plant species can alter local plant diversity and ecosystem processes closely linked to soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient dynamics. Soil ecosystem processes such as microbial respiration and enzyme activity have been…
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Diverse and sustainable cacao: The Alliance at Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2026
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Do you have a sweet tooth for sustainable cacao? Join the Alliance and our partners at Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2026 , where the global cocoa community, farmers, traders, processors, researchers, and policymakers,…
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Yovita Ivanova
Senior Manager
Contact: [email protected]
Yovita Ivanova is a Senior Manager at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CGIAR), where she leads corporate engagement and sustainable business model development across Latin America, with a strong focus on the Amazon basin. Since 2024, she is also part of the CGIAR Impact Hub for Sustainable Finance, supporting agrifood companies and financial actors in integrating biodiversity, circular… profile
Alejandra Suárez
Project Manager
Alejandra is an International business professional with a proven track record of 6 years. She has extensive experience in both national and international services contracting, with a focus on grant management involving institutions such as USAID, FAO, and GIZ, among others.
Currently, Alejandra serves as the project manager for a significant initiative in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Bezos Earth Fund (BEF). In this role, she meticulously…
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Getting ahead of the curve on gender: Asking different questions
Georgina Smith
For many years, researchers have pointed out that there are gender disparities and gaps in agriculture. It has been shown that, for example, men have better access to information, resources like land, and technology, than women do.
Closing the gender gap in agriculture…
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Beyond chemicals: The eco-intelligence of traditional pest control in Kenya
Peter Bolo
Hezekiah Korir
In the fields of Kenya, smallholder farmers are reviving ancient, eco-intelligent pest control methods, blending traditional knowledge with nature to build safer, resilient food systems.
When we think of conventional pest control today, what…
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Gianpiero Menza
Senior Manager, Partnerships & Innovative Finance
Gianpiero Menza, PhD, is an International Development Professional with expertise in business strategy, management, entrepreneurship, development finance, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization. He serves as Senior Manager for Partnerships & Innovative Finance at Alliance/CGIAR. In this role, Gianpiero forges strategic collaborations between the public and private sectors, cultivate and steward relationships with governmental…
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A week inside the Alliance’s integrated approach to transforming global food and land systems
Antonia Lopez
Sandra Milach, CGIAR’s Chief Scientist, visit to the Alliance showcased how integrated food and land systems—linking agrobiodiversity, climate action, landscapes, and inclusive innovation—drive scalable impact and build resilient, healthier food futures…
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Can cattle production grow without cooking the planet? Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Stefan Burkart
Daniela Mejía, John Jairo Junca
Cattle are central to food systems and rural livelihoods across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The region supplies nearly half of global beef exports and is a major producer of milk. Yet, cattle production is also one of the largest…
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Fairgrounds in action: How the CGIAR forages research team is simplifying machine learning operations
Laura Schuchart
In the Tropical Forages program at the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, researchers Andres Ruiz and Juan Andres Cardoso are exploring new frontiers in plant phenotyping: using computer vision to analyze images from drones, satellites, and other remote sensing tools. Their goal is to better…
