International Potato Center (CIP)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1971 by the Peruvian government. – Headquarters: Lima, Peru. – Mission: To improve access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive business growth, and enhance climate resilience in root and tuber agri-food systems. – Operations: Active in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. |
| Objectives | – Food Security: Enhance access to affordable and nutritious food. – Economic Growth: Foster sustainable employment opportunities within root and tuber value chains. – Climate Resilience: Strengthen agri-food systems’ ability to adapt to climate change. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Part of CGIAR: CIP is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). – Collaborators: Partners with national agricultural research systems, NGOs, and private sector entities. – India: India is an active research partner, with collaborations on potato and sweetpotato development projects. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Highlights yearly achievements and financial performance. – Research Publications: Includes scientific papers and technical bulletins. – Impact Assessment Reports: Evaluates the outcomes of CIP’s initiatives. |
| Instruments | – CIP 2030 Strategy: Defines goals and priorities for sustainable development in root and tuber crops. – Partnership Agreements: Establish collaborations with governments, research institutions, and private sector entities. – Intellectual Property Policies: Govern the management of research outputs and innovations. |
| Structure | – Board of Trustees: Provides governance and strategic direction. – Management Team: Oversees daily operations. – Research Divisions: Focus on crop improvement, natural resource management, and socioeconomics. – Country Offices: Facilitate research and partnerships in over 20 countries. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Genebank: Maintains genetic resources for potatoes, sweetpotatoes, and other Andean crops. – Training Programs: Offers capacity building for researchers, extension workers, and farmers. |
| Committees | – Scientific Advisory Committee: Guides research priorities. – Audit Committee: Ensures financial accountability. – Nominations Committee: Oversees leadership selection processes. |
| Initiatives | – Potato Agri-Food Systems Program: Enhances productivity and sustainability in potato farming. – Sweetpotato Agri-Food Systems Program: Develops sweetpotato varieties to improve nutrition and incomes. – Biodiversity for the Future Program: Conserves genetic diversity for improved crop resilience. – Climate Change Adaptation Program: Develops technologies to support farmers in adapting to climate variability. |
