International Potato Center (CIP)

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The International Potato Center or Centro Internacional de la Papa (also known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries.

The Center works to achieve this through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas.

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Dr. Neeraj Sharma Appointed as CIP Country Manager for India

June 16, 2025

Neeraj Sharma Named CIP India Country Manager to Drive Sustainable Agriculture & Nutrition Security

Dr. Neeraj Sharma has been appointed as CIP's Country Manager for India, effective June 9, 2025. A veteran in potato R&D, he will lead strategy, partnerships, and operations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security in India.

Rwanda Emerges as Regional Hub for Seed Potato Trade

June 05, 2025

Rwanda Emerges as Regional Hub for Quality Seed Potato Production

Rwanda is now a key hub for seed potato trade in the Great Lakes Region, thanks to farmer-led innovations, Africa’s largest minituber facility, a national seed catalogue, and efforts toward regional integration and formal cross-border seed markets.

May 29, 2025

International Day of the Potato Celebrations have started Around the Globe #InternationalDayOfPotato

Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and themed 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'