CIP Projects
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Introduction of biofortified, orange fleshed sweetpotato and new varieties of quinoa will improve child and adult nutrition, boost food security, ...
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Iron and zinc deficiency are widespread problems in developing countries. Scientists at CIP have bred iron- and zinc-biofortified potatoes to ...
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The FoodSTART Africa project contributes to fighting malnutrition by promoting production and consumption of improved, nutritious sweetpotato varieties. Background Food ...
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Roots and tubers have great potential to support food security and resilient livelihoods among the poorest and most vulnerable people ...
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Developing smallholder value chains – Kenya
Feed the Future: Accelerated Value Chain Development program—phase II —Potato value chain component. Agriculture continues to dominate Kenya’s economy, accounting ...
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Feed the Future Bangladesh—A systems approach to better nutrition
Despite the introduction of improved crops and production practices in Bangladesh, persistent malnutrition continues to adversely affect the health and ...
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Linking farmers with markets – Bolivia and Peru
Implementation of farmer business school to improve small-scale farmer access to markets. Rural communities in Bolivia and Peru rely heavily ...
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Improving diagnostics and resistance to potato bacterial wilt disease
While demand for potatoes is expanding throughout sub-Saharan Africa, productivity is still limited by a lack of clean, disease-free planting ...
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Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Puree for Bakery Applications in East Africa
Delivering more vitamin-A through consumer-demanded products. Recently the International Potato Center (CIP) and its partners in Africa have been exploring ...
