International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1966. – Full Name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. – Headquarters: El Batán, near Texcoco, State of Mexico, Mexico. – Mission: To enhance food security, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability through maize and wheat science. |
| Objectives | – Enhance Food Security: Develop stress-tolerant maize and wheat varieties to ensure stable food supplies. – Reduce Poverty: Boost agricultural productivity to improve the lives of smallholder farmers. – Promote Sustainability: Innovate resource-efficient and environmentally friendly farming systems. – Capacity Building: Train researchers and extension workers to strengthen agricultural research systems. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Presence in 88 Countries: Active in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. – Partners: National agricultural research systems, advanced research institutes, NGOs, and private sector entities. – India: India is an active member, with significant collaborations in agricultural research and capacity building. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Summarizes CIMMYT’s yearly achievements and research impact. – Research Publications: Includes scientific papers, policy briefs, and technical bulletins. – Impact Assessment Reports: Evaluates CIMMYT’s research outcomes and program effectiveness. |
| Instruments | – Strategic Plans: Define goals and strategic priorities for research and development. – Partnership Agreements: Formalize collaborations with stakeholders like governments and research institutions. – Intellectual Property Policies: Govern the management and sharing of research innovations. |
| Structure | – Board of Trustees: Governs and sets strategic direction. – Management Team: Handles daily operations and implementation of strategic goals. – Research Programs: Focuses on genetics, sustainable farming, and socioeconomics. – Regional Offices: Support localized research in various countries. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Genebank: Maintains collections of maize and wheat genetic resources for conservation and research. – Training Services: Offers educational programs for researchers, extension workers, and farmers to enhance agricultural capacity. |
| Committees | – Scientific Advisory Committee: Advises on research quality and priorities. – Audit Committee: Ensures financial integrity and transparency. – Nominations Committee: Handles the selection of leadership positions and board members. |
| Initiatives | – CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE): A collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to enhance maize production globally. – CGIAR Research Program on Wheat (WHEAT): Aims to increase productivity in wheat-based systems. – Drought-Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA): Develops maize varieties for water-stressed regions in Africa. – Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA): Promotes sustainable intensification in South Asia. – Heat Tolerant Maize for Asia (HTMA): Develops heat-resilient maize varieties for climate adaptation. |
