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
Root and tuber crops driving sustainable agrifood system transformation in the Global South.
Our Mission
To increase and share the benefits of root and tuber crops and their agrifood systems through equitable partnerships and science-based innovations to address the climate, nutrition, and poverty challenges of the future.
OUR VALUES
Our goal is to excel in everything we do..
We treat each other and our partners with dignity and respect
We work to empower everyone to make efficient, effective, and appropriate decisions at all levels.
We remain honest, transparent, and accountable, individually and collectively, in what we say and do.
We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to provide an equal opportunity work environment.
We value innovation and creativity in all our activities.
We actively participate in and foster dynamic partnerships.