CGIAR Policy Innovations

We envision policies and institutions for food-land-water systems that drive rapid, inclusive transformation, fostering futures where people and planet thrive.

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Catch the opening remarks by Khalid Siddig (at 8:45 in the video:) at the 9th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference, captured by KTN News. https://t.co/pu9meXfvtZ

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At the CGIAR Ethiopia Policy Innovation Hub launch, leaders revealed that institutional gaps, governance, and system-level implementation are the biggest constraints to rural transformation. The Hub is built to solve exactly this challenge.
Read more: https://t.co/yVMUu7EH0T

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To tackle major challenges like youth employment, climate resilience, and supply chains, our Keny Policy hub will focus on three shifts:
• Quantifying options
• Focusing on scaling
• Anticipating risk
Catch the full breakdown on our blog: https://t.co/rUSCiAADF5

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We’re proud to join @KIPPRA_Kenya in Mombasa for their 9th Annual Regional Conference. We will be contributing through two key sessions:
🔹 Launching RIAPA-AI for Kenya
🔹 Youth Participation in Sub-Saharan Africa Agrifood Systems

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Scientists from Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT recently met with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization experts to explore how advanced spatial analytics can transform Kenyan agricultural policy. Read the full blog here: https://t.co/F6ua2eum5R

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🌍🔬 CGIAR Science & Partnership Week 2027 is coming to India! Next April, we’ll bring together global partners to advance science for resilient food systems—innovation, equity & climate action.

📩 Sign up for updates: https://t.co/NBAdDI8uis
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Investing in school meals isn't just about filling plates. It's a high-impact strategy for long-term prosperity. We shared a policy brief on school meals as a multiple-win investment with the G7 Food Systems Working Group in April. https://t.co/FCoJ9vOC2p @CGIAR

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Our 2025 Impact Summary is here! We’re bridging the gap between science & policy in 71 countries. Watch for highlights! Report: https://t.co/kkbmeqHo2G @CGIAR

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In February, @IFPRI & @IITA_CGIAR launched the CGIAR Policy Innovation Hub in Malawi. Why does this matter? As MoAIWD’s Readwell Musopole noted, Malawi has recommendations but lacks a platform to turn research into action. Read more: https://t.co/Pkarerq4kK

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Launched in April 2026, the #Nigeria Policy Innovation Hub is officially bridging the gap between evidence and impact. What does the Hub’s 2026 Roadmap look like? Find out from the attached.

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How can AI scale community voices? The #AI4WaterPolicy pilot in Rajasthan used WhatsApp and AI to bridge the gap between frontline actors and decision-makers. Read more: https://t.co/OEOrwhL8R0 @CGIAR

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Nigeria’s irrigation gap won’t be closed by pumps alone. New research from @CGIARPolicy shows we must move beyond "tools" to a functional system: De-risked finance; Synced data systems; Stronger supplier networks. Read full article: https://t.co/mPFCxzPjG6

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Join @IFPRI & @CGIAR Policy Innovations to talk Financing Social Protection in LMICs. Featuring experts from @WorldBank, @UNICEF, @FCDOGovUK, & Govt leaders from Egypt, Ethiopia, & Kenya. Date: April 29 | Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM EDT | Virtual | Register: https://t.co/9hx4jfKBye

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Achieving #ViksitBharat by 2047 requires science-backed policymaking. To support this, @IFPRI @ICRISAT and @ICAR_India have launched the India Policy Hub.
By grounding policy in evidence, the Hub aims to provide the practical tools needed for India’s food systems transformation.

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We’re launching the CGIAR Policy Innovation Hub for India! This initiative bridges research and action to drive evidence-led food systems transformation in support of #ViksitBharat. https://t.co/iK6iH0Ke0S
Follow our page for exclusive insights and updates on the event soon.

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The Iran war is hitting rice economies via disrupted premium trade, surging energy costs, and fertilizer supply risks. While supplies remain ample, rising costs for Brent crude and urea threaten 2026 planting incentives https://t.co/vnFqkeTSyR @CGIAR

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The gap between complex modeling and real-world policy is closing. We’re joining @IFPRI to show how RIAPA-AI and PEPA-AI use LLMs to turn food system data into instant, actionable evidence for policymakers. Register: https://t.co/4Bc7Ntlx12 @CGIAR

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We’re launching the Ethiopia Country Policy Innovation Hub! Join us in person in Addis Ababa to co-create our strategic portfolio. We’re bringing researchers & policymakers together to drive evidence-based solutions. Secure your spot here: https://t.co/ixzKRdiJXZ

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We’re excited to launch the new @CGIAR Policy Innovation Hubs, a platform for turning research into real-world strategy. Check out the main policy hubs page here: https://t.co/DTcvBnQJNn

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The countdown is ON! On February 26, we launch the Policy Innovations Hub for Malawi in Lilongwe!
We’re bridging the gap between global science and national action to build food systems that are resilient, inclusive, and ready for the future. Register: https://t.co/Ug22u9dVH8