Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program led by IITA

Humidtropics Officially Approved by CGIAR Fund Council

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This morning we received great news from the CGIAR Consortium that Humidtropics (CRP 1.2) has now been formally approved by the CGIAR Fund Council. The excellent contribution of the many scientists and partners of so many organizations across the globe made this possible. We look forward to its successful implementation. This website will in the course of the next few months change to an interactive Humidtropics platform. We recommend that you downwload and read the Humidtropics approved proposal. Warm regards.Eric Koper on behalf of Director General Sanginga, IITA   … [Read more...]

Program at a glance

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Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program, is a global initiative that helps poor farm families, particularly led by women, in tropical Africa, Asia and Americas to boost their income from integrated agricultural systems' intensification while preserving their land for future generations. Development outcomes Over the next 15 years, Humidtropics will advance the CGIAR System Level Outcomes within the Action Areas by increasing staple food yields by 60%, increasing average farm income by 50%, lifting 25% of poor households above the poverty line, reducing the number of malnourished … [Read more...]