Session Blurb Speakers Recording Additional Resources Scaling challenges are increasingly recognized as complex, systemic, and rarely solvable by single actors or linear approaches. As a result, development organizations are moving away from viewing scaling as a process of simple expansion…
Over 2.5 billion people can’t afford a healthy diet. Over half of all children and two out of three women globally are deficient in the essential micronutrients they need to thrive—affording nutritious foods is out of reach for many. For…
The Sahel—home to approximately 180 million people living in off-grid, rural communities—is among the world’s most food-insecure and climate-vulnerable regions. Insufficient access to effective storage solutions leads many women and girls to make frequent and lengthy market trips, contributes to…
Reflections from discussions convened in Cape Town, South Africa – 6 October 2025, sponsored by the CGIAR Scaling for Impact Program and hosted by Responsible Innovations. Authors include Erin McGuire, Ashley Mutiso, Eva Valencia Lenero, Hanna Ewell, Ojongetakah Enokenwa Baa,…
From 0 to 38 million farmers in just two years, PxD’s work shows how innovations in weather forecasting can be scaled rapidly and sustainably to strengthen climate resilience for smallholders. In 2023, India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)…
The phrase ‘scaling for impact’ has become a common term in agricultural development. While many scientifically sound technologies demonstrate promise in trials, few are widely adopted to make a real-world impact. The blame often falls on extension systems, but this…
What should CGIAR invest in next? With over 1,000 innovations in its global portfolio, answering this question isn’t just about good science—it’s about strategic decision-making. And at CGIAR Science Week, that decision-making took on a surprisingly playful form. At CGIAR Science…
Livestock is central to Ethiopia’s rural economy, providing food, income, and draft power for millions of smallholder farmers. Yet, the sector continues to face one persistent challenge, such as feed shortage. Poor feed quality and limited availability reduce animal productivity,…