Mission

To reduce hunger and poverty in the tropics through
collaborative research that improves agricultural productivity and
natural resource management.

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

• Excellence
  High quality outputs are achieved through efficient work processes.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Impact orientation
  Research and related activities are demand driven, and are monitored and evaluated for social and environmental impact and relevance.
  
  
• Teamwork and partnership
  Internal and external teams are proactively built and strengthened through collaborative activities.