International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
| Abbreviation | IITA |
|---|---|
| Motto | Research to Nourish Africa |
| Formation | 1967 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Agricultural research and development |
| Headquarters | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Region served | Africa |
| Services | Providing better living for the rural farmers |
Membership | CGIAR |
Official language | ALL |
| Affiliations | CGIAR |
| Website | http://www.iita.org |
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA's research-for-development (R4D) focuses on addressing the development needs of tropical countries. The institute was established in 1967 and is headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria, with several research stations across Africa. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by several countries and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
See also
External links
- IITA homepage
- Humidtropics IITA-led CGIAR Research Program
- IITA's research for development online magazine
- CGIAR Homepage