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International Water Management Institute (IWMI) News
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IWMI elevates research collaboration in Bangladesh
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) signed an MOU with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) on March 24, 2024, as it opened the doors of its new Bangladesh office in the capital Dhaka. IWMI and BARC’s ...
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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change. They recently welcomed ...
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Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
Encouraging innovation and inclusivity in the agriculture sector was the focus of experts and other stakeholders during the “National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Digital Innovation and Inclusion” held in New Delhi. Organized as ...
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Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry mindset
Youth is key in Malawi. According to the 2018 census, half of the population falls in the 10–35-year bracket, an age that is full of energy, creativity, and innovation and that is transitioning into the labor market. But agriculture is not ...
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Countries commit USD 890 million to accelerate agricultural innovation and address climate and food crises
CGIAR, the world’s largest publicly-funded agricultural research network, has secured more than USD 890 million to accelerate progress against the ongoing global food and climate crises. With this funding, CGIAR will expand its work supporting ...
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Decolonizing agricultural science: Are we ready to embrace change?
The continued influence of colonialism on research and the need to structurally transform the processes and practices of science were the focus of a panel discussion at the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform Conference in 2023. Centering local ...
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Leave no farmer behind: IWMI and partners prioritize inclusivity at Africa Food Systems Forum 2023
Prioritizing farmers and ensuring their active participation in shaping the future of agriculture was a unifying call at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023. A diverse group of policymakers, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from ...
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Water reform urgently needed in Asia to feed extra 1.5bn people by 2050, says new report
A comprehensive new study of irrigation in Asia warns that, without major reforms and innovations in the way water is used for agriculture, many developing nations face the politically risky prospect of having to import more than a quarter of the ...