From roots to riches in Southeast Asia: improved cassava reduces poverty, hunger and climate risk

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CIAT

Scientists from CGIAR’s International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and a wide range of national partners in Southeast Asia have developed improved cassava varieties and promoted best management practices, creating opportunities for poor small-scale farmers to improve their food security and incomes. This Brief highlights some of the successes of CIAT in Southeast Asia's cassava sector.

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