International Potato Center

About International Potato Center

The International Potato Center (CIP), founded in 1971, is a leading research-for-development institution focused on root and tuber crops, providing sustainable solutions to critical global challenges such as hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP operates a widespread network of offices across 20 developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Collaborating closely with partners worldwide, CIP strives to enhance food security, promote equitable well-being, and advance gender equality for vulnerable populations in developing regions. Its mission is advanced through cutting-edge research, scientific and technological innovation, and capacity building in root and tuber agriculture and food systems.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global alliance of organizations united by their commitment to research for a food-secure future. CGIAR’s work aims to alleviate rural poverty, boost food security, improve human health and nutrition, and foster sustainable natural resource management. The organization’s funding comes from a diverse range of sources, including national governments, major foundations, and international institutions.