Eastern and Southern Africa
From the field: how on-farm biodiversity is transforming community livelihoods in Kenya
A farmer describes how Alliance work implementing agriculture, nutrition and livelihood projects in Vihiga County has impacted his life since 2016.
Stakeholder workshop for the development of Kenya County Climate Risk Profiles
The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries partners with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to implement the World...
Partnerships for solutions: Assessing COVID’s Impacts on Poor Urban Consumers in Africa
Alliance researchers in Nairobi, Kenya, report on a joint study establishing the effects of COVID-19 on residents’ livelihoods and food access.
Researchers and entrepreneurs bring back forgotten gems: underutilized crops transformed into healthy snacks
Researchers are exploring innovative technologies that could offer alternative organic, nutritious, and readily available yet affordable snacks.
Working across institutions and disciplines for science-based responses to fight COVID-19 in Ethiopia
Agricultural researchers are applying data sharing and analytics to improve COVID testing and treatment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health...
Scientists unlock secrets of Ethiopia's superfood in race to save it from warming climate
Ethiopia's native staple food grain teff is at risk, with 80% of production to be hit by higher temperatures soon if not protected. For the first...
Food Safety for All by All
Reflecting on World Food Safety Day 2020's theme "Food safety, everybody's business", Mercy Lungaho explains its importance within Kenyan food...
Dairy farming transforms farmers’ livelihoods
On World Milk Day, we discuss how an initiative led by the Alliance is providing training and new technology to improve milk yields in Meru County,...
COVID-19 makes a strong case for urban farming
In Eastern Africa, supporting urban and peri-urban farming would help respond to the devastating effects of COVID-19.
Farming with Joy: How to build resilience one bean at a time
Joy Mugisha is leading the way for rural women in Uganda by conserving and promoting local crop diversity.