Mission

To reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human health in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture.

Vision

CIAT will engage its key scientific competencies to achieve significant impact on the livelihoods of the poor in the tropics. Interdisciplinary and applied research will be conducted through partnerships with national programs, civil society organizations, and the private sector to produce international public goods that are directly relevant to their users. These goods include improved germplasm, technologies, methodologies, and knowledge.

Values

• Impact orientation
Research and related activities are demand driven, and are monitored and evaluated for social and environmental impact and relevance.

• Scientific integrity
Research is carried out with integrity and transparency, and according to an agenda that is socially and environmentally responsible.

• Innovation, creativity, diversity, and continuous learning
Innovative approaches in research and organizational activities are pursued by taking advantage of gender and cultural diversity, and applying effective approaches for knowledge sharing and learning.