Eswatini
Formerly Swaziland
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
New CGIAR Initiative to catalyze resilient agrifood systems in eastern and southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Ukama Ustawi Initiative will help millions of vulnerable smallholders in 12 countries transition from maize-mixed systems to sustainably intensified, diversified, and de-risked agrifood systems.
Three major commercial maize seed exporting countries in southern Africa found free from maize lethal necrosis
Three major commercial maize-growing and seed exporting countries in southern Africa were found to be so far free from the deadly maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease.
SADC ambassadors hear how CIMMYT-SARO is helping to achieve regional food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT seed system specialist presents achievements in southern Africa food security to regional ambassadors in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Addressing challenges in maize breeding to deliver improved seed to African smallholder farmers
Capacity development
In Swaziland, maize is a staple crop and a source of income for many of the nation’s farmers. “The work on our staple crop cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Vusumuzi Mkhonta, acting director, Department of Agriculture, Research and Specialist Services in Swaziland. “If anything were to happen to maize, the entire population might perish.”
Successful partners’ day at CIMMYT-Harare showcasing research work
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Achievements for drought tolerant maize breeding in southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation