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Capability Statement 2023

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ICRISAT Capability Statement 2022

About us

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

(ICRISAT) is a pioneering, international scientific research for

development organization, specializing in improving dryland farming

and agri-food systems. The Institute was established as an international

organization in 1972, by a Memorandum of Agreement between the

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research and the

Government of India.

ICRISAT works with global partners to develop innovative science-

backed solutions to overcome hunger, malnutrition, poverty and

environmental degradation, serving the 2.1 billion people who reside

in the drylands of Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. The Institute is

headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and has regional centers

in Mali and Kenya, with dedicated research stations in Niger, Nigeria,

Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania and Senegal.

ICRISAT’s areas of specialization include:

A deep understanding of the issues and challenges inherent in the drylands

which exhibit some of the harshest environments globally. These socio-

physical environments contribute to consistently low human development

outcomes and pose profound challenges to attaining the UN Sustainable

Development Goals.

A focus on the most resilient, climate smart and nutritious legumes and cereal

crops critical to the drylands – chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl

millet, finger millet and small millets.

A collection of one of the broadest diversities of genetic resources of our

speciality crops which are used to enhance the crops with which we work.

Recognized world class research across a wide array of specialities ranging

from genomics, gene editing, modern crop breeding, natural resource

management, seed systems, climate smart agriculture, digital solutions to

informing policy on improved markets and institutions.

A web / value chain approach with vast experience across agricultural

production systems and food value chains.

A strong focus on delivery and innovations at scale.

A profound understanding of the interventions required to attain the UN

Sustainable Development Goals related to our mission.

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