NGO / Non-Profit Associations
"Leading African research center advancing insect science for development."
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (CIPE) is a leading pan-African research and development organization dedicated to advancing insect science and its applications. Committed to fostering excellence in capacity building, CIPE works to mitigate poverty, enhance food and nutritional security, and improve public health across tropical regions. Through innovative research, the Centre develops and implements sustainable management strategies for both harmful and beneficial arthropods while safeguarding natural ecosystems.
Established in 1970, CIPE has emerged as a pivotal institution in addressing Africa’s health and food security challenges through cutting-edge science and innovation. The Centre specializes in pioneering environmentally friendly pest and vector control technologies and solutions that are efficient, selective, non-toxic, resistance-free, and accessible to underserved rural and urban communities. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, CIPE operates in over 40 African countries and maintains strong collaborations with global universities and research institutions.
With a workforce of over 500 international and national professionals, CIPE also mentors approximately 150 graduate students each year, enriching its research initiatives with fresh perspectives and expertise.
