International Potato Center (CIP)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is a research-for-development organization headquartered in Lima, Peru, established in 1971. It focuses on the scientific research and improvement of potatoes, sweetpotatoes, and other Andean root and tuber crops. CIP develops science-based solutions, including biofortified, climate-resilient crop varieties and improved agricultural management tools, to address global hunger, poverty, and environmental sustainability. It maintains a world-leading genebank for root and tuber genetic resources and operates in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America as part of the CGIAR global research partnership.

By providing these innovations to smallholder farmers and value chain actors, CIP helps improve nutrition, food security, and rural livelihoods in the Global South. The organization works through equitable partnerships with governments, research institutes, and the private sector to scale agricultural technologies that enhance productivity and market access. These efforts are designed to help communities adapt to climate change and support the long-term sustainability of root and tuber agri-food systems.