Bridging research and policy: how CIMMYT’s science shapes practice in South Asia

Science without policy is just academia; policy without science is just guesswork. Through a blend of robust field research and policy advocacy, CIMMYT aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through crop diversification in South Asia. Takin...

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Main Author: Nandi, Ravi
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163113
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Summary:Science without policy is just academia; policy without science is just guesswork. Through a blend of robust field research and policy advocacy, CIMMYT aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through crop diversification in South Asia. Taking Bangladesh as an example, CIMMYT’s work in the country highlights the critical need to link research with policy to achieve sustainable agricultural practices, enhance food security, and improve farmer livelihoods.