CGIAR R&D labs
CGIAR runs 8 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 6 countries (Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, and more), focused on plant science, agronomy and crop science, genetics and general agricultural and biological sciences.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 8 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsCGIAR | Nairobi, Kenya | Government Agriculture and food | Plant Science, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Genetics | 1972 |
| International Livestock Research InstituteCGIAR | Nairobi, Kenya | Intergovernmental Agriculture and food | Livestock, Animal health | 1994 |
| International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)CGIAR | Texcoco, Mexico | Intergovernmental Agriculture and food | Maize, Wheat | 1966 |
| International Rice Research InstituteCGIAR | Los Baños, Philippines | Intergovernmental Agriculture and food | Rice, Food security | 1960 |
| International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry AreasCGIAR | Beirut, Lebanon | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics | 1977 |
| International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsCGIAR | Bamako, Mali | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics | 1972 |
| International Potato CenterCGIAR | Nairobi, Kenya | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Agronomy and Crop Science, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1971 |
| International Water Management Institute (IWMI)CGIAR | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Research institute Environment and climate | Ocean Engineering, Soil Science, Water Science and Technology | 1985 |
Countries
Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does CGIAR have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 8 CGIAR R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are CGIAR's R&D labs?
In Kenya (3), Lebanon (1), Mali (1), Mexico (1), Philippines (1) and Sri Lanka (1).
What does CGIAR research?
Its labs focus on plant science, agronomy and crop science, genetics and general agricultural and biological sciences.
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