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Summary
The International Potato Center (CIP) is an organization that focuses on potato and sweetpotato research and development. They work internationally to improve the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of these crops in order to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, nutrition, and inclusive growth.
CIP provides various services related to crop improvement, agrifood systems programs for potatoes and sweetpotatoes, biodiversity conservation programs, gender diversity inclusion initiatives, ethics guidelines, financial reports and funding information. They also collaborate with other organizations within the CGIAR network (a global partnership that supports agricultural research for development) to enhance their impact.
CIP conducts research in different regions including Africa, Asia (specifically China), Latin America (with a focus on the Andean region), aiming to develop innovative solutions for agriculture. They have several partnerships with scientific institutions and organizations that contribute to their mission.
Their website provides access to resources like branding guides, open-access publications, microsites dedicated to specific topics such as potatoes or Mars outcomes. It features news articles, blogs by experts in the field of agriculture research for development along with press releases about recent events happening at CIP or involving its members. Overall they aim at creating awareness about their work through photo stories showcasing their achievements which are often recognized through awards given by notable sources.
Additionally they introduce key personnel; Simon Heck - Director General CGIAR & Senior Director Cryo Validation who provide leadership within CIP oversees various areas of operation primarily focusing on conserving potato genetic resources so they can be conserved for future generations making him particularly involved in understanding how best preserve varieties under changing climates