International Potato Center (CIP)

International Potato Center (CIP)

International Potato Center (CIP)

https://www.cipotato.org

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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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International Potato Center Global Presence

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International Potato Center (CIP)
CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)
The International Potato Center’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC), located in Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to advancing the development of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other root and tuber crops.
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June 04, 2026
Potato diversity from the Andes supports climate resilience efforts in East Africa
Modern potatoes are bred from a relatively narrow genetic pool, while the diseases and environmental pressures affecting potato production continue to evolve.
Kenya
Al pie de la montaña nevada: primera edición de "Habemus Papas" realizada en Estancia Atamisque, La Carrera, Tupungato
June 03, 2026
Argentina: nuevas variedades presentadas durante el Día Internacional de la Papa
En Mendoza, el encuentro “Habemus Papas II” impulsó la creación de un clúster papero orientado a mejorar la productividad, diversificar la producción con papines andinos y articular al sector a través de innovación, sostenibilidad y vínculos entre productores, industria e instituciones.
Argentina
CIP Appoints Dr. Maarten van Zonneveld as Head of Genebank to Lead Biodiversity Science Goal
May 18, 2026
CIP Appoints Dr. Maarten van Zonneveld to Lead Global Crop Biodiversity and Genebank Innovation
The International Potato Center appointed biodiversity expert Dr. Maarten van Zonneveld as Head of Genebank. Based in Lima, he will lead conservation and innovation efforts to strengthen climate-resilient crop genetic resources worldwide.
Peru
Dr Sudhanshu Singh appointed as CIP Regional Director for South Asia and head of the CSARC in India
April 23, 2026
International Potato Center (CIP) Appoints Dr Sudhanshu Singh as Regional Director for South Asia
The International Potato Center (CIP) has appointed Dr. Sudhanshu Singh as the Regional Director for South Asia and Director of the CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC).
India

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  • Av. La Molina 1895, La Molina
    Lima Gobierno Regional de Lima Peru

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