More partnerships, direct demand of technologies and practices by scaling partners, increased knowledge, targets exceeded on women and youth, among others. Over the past two years (2022–2024), the Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR)…
Although maize and beans are part of the major staples most consumed by many households for livelihood in several districts of the South Kivu province, their production has been hampered over the years by serious challenges such as depleted…
In Rwanda, AID-I GLR focuses on empowering farmers by exposing them to new and improved seed varieties, good agronomic practices and complementary agricultural services and advisories through partnerships with private-sector actors, government agencies, and non-government organizations. The initiative connects…
More partnerships, direct demand of technologies and practices by scaling organizations, increased knowledge, targets exceeded on women and youth, among other targets. Over the past two years (2022–2024), the Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I…
As IITA gears up to host over 200 scientists from diverse disciplines at the headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, for its annual Planning Week today, looking at the need for such gatherings to advance agricultural research is imperative. This flagship…
At the heart of the Feed the Future/USAID Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR), efforts continue to amplify the impact of agricultural innovations and technologies. However, it is not just about scaling but about…
Based on their long-term practical experience, CGIAR centers (International Livestock Research Institute [ILRI]; International Potato Center [CIP], Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT [The Alliance], International Rice Research Institute [IRRI]) and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) trained AID-I GLR…
In our ongoing efforts to nurture and sustain seed systems in the Great Lakes region, AID-I GLR supports and closely collaborates with local seed companies. Our goal is to ensure easy availability of certified seeds, stimulate demand among smallholder…