Thirty Years of PABRA: The Voices Behind the Legacy of an Alliance That Transformed the Bean Sector in Africa
NewsOver the past 30 years, PABRA has transformed the bean sector in Africa by connecting science, seeds, markets, and farmers to strengthen food security, nutrition, and economic opportunities for millions. . .
NewsOver the past 30 years, PABRA has transformed the bean sector in Africa by connecting science, seeds, markets, and farmers to strengthen food security, nutrition, and economic opportunities for millions of families. Africaagricultural researchcropsThirty Years of PABRA: The Voices Behind the Legacy of an Alliance That Transformed the Bean Sector in AfricaOver the past 30 years,PABRAhas transformed thebeansector inAfricaby connecting science, seeds, markets, and farmers to strengthen food security, nutrition, and economic opportunities for millions of families. "The greatest strength has been connecting the development of innovations with their scaling. Without a strong breeding program that generates varieties adapted to the needs of farmers and the market, there would be no solutions to bring to the field. But without a platform that connects that research with seed systems, markets, and producers, science would also fail to generate impact at scale. "ForMarcela Quintero, Associate Director General, Research and Innovation Strategy at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT,PABRA’s success lies in building a bridge between scientific development and its application in the field. PABRA’s impact is reflected in the release of improved varieties, strengthened scientific capacity, the development of local seed enterprises, and the creation of more dynamic value chains. Thanks to this integrated approach, beans have evolved in several African countries from being primarily a subsistence crop into an economic activity capable of generating income, employment, business opportunities, and greater food security. View original article