Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program led by IITA

Innovation Platforms Case Study Competition: Tapping into our Creative Potential in a Case Studies Writeshop

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The Humidtropics Case Study Competition brought together twelve individuals to document stories of innovation platforms from various countries in the developing world. A facilitated writeshop held at the Nairobi headquarters of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) from February 24-27, 2015, enabled participants to spend a week focused on writing­–an often complex, challenging and isolating process. The writeshop gave them the opportunity to engage with others involved in the writing process, which encouraged discussion, reflection and feedback. Although the writeshop … [Read more...]

Scientists Call for Systems Research in Agriculture to Realize the Sustainable Development Goals

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From March 3 to 6, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) hosted the global systems research and development community at the International Conference on Integrated Systems Research for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture. Social and agricultural scientists participating in the conference are stressing the importance of agricultural research to be done with a holistic systems perspective, and for better links between research on improvements in specific commodities and natural resources management. Dr. Frank Rijsberman, CEO of the CGIAR Consortium, … [Read more...]

Systems Research Offers Solutions to Tackle Poverty, Hunger and Environmental Degradation Together

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Agricultural scientists and researchers from over 30 nations gather at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria, for the International Conference on Integrated Systems for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, from March 3 to 6, 2015. Conference speakers and exhibitors will present strategies and results that respond directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the United Nations, and have a marked impact on the lives and livelihoods of smallholder producers and consumers of developing countries. Considerable … [Read more...]