About

The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org

Our Vision

A healthy, inclusive and resilient world through root and tuber systems.

Our Mission

CIP delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems.

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OUR VALUES

Excellence

We aim to excel in all we do

Dignity and respect

We treat each other and our partners with dignity and respect

Empowerment

We work to empower individuals at all levels for efficient, effective, and appropriate decision making

Integrity

We remain honest, transparent, and accountable, individually and collectively, in what we say and do

Staff diversity

We are committed to staff diversity and aspire to provide an equal opportunity working environment

Innovation and creativity

We value innovation and creativity across our business

Partnership

We actively participate in and encourage dynamic partnerships