IITA reinforces collaboration with TARI’s new Director General

To strengthen partnerships and foster agricultural research, IITA Eastern Africa hub, led by Dr Leena Tripathi, recently hosted Dr Thomas Bwana, the new Director General of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI). The visit provided a platform for Dr Bwana to gain insights into IITA's ongoing projects and discuss collaborative strategies to advance Tanzania's agricultural sector.

During the meeting, Dr Tripathi presented IITA's core competencies, emphasizing its focus on genetic innovation, resilient agri-food systems, and systems transformation. She highlighted the hub's work on plant health through crop improvement and seed systems, which aligns closely with TARI's operational pillars. "When you explained TARI's platforms, it became evident that we operate on similar frameworks. IITA collaborates with advanced institutes; for research innovation, and partner with national research organizations like TARI," she remarked.

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