This theme brings together research in four key areas which enable CIP to get impact through its science agenda, namely: engaging partners, targeting, facilitating linkages of farmers to markets and ensuring that the right set of policies are in place for the adoption of CIP related outputs. The theme remains a home for work designed to assist the center implement the Pro-Poor R& D Cycle as described in the new Corporate Plan. The theme provides information on targeting, needs and opportunities assessment, and policy related research and methods for impact analysis. It includes research on capacity strengthening.