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No poverty
By adopting improved rice varieties developed by AfricaRice and its partners, about 8 million people in 16 countries in Africa have been lifted out of poverty.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: Spotlight on Fanomezantsoa’s Impact in Madagascar
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated every 11 February, recognizes the vital contributions of women in STEM and promotes equal access and participation in scientific fields. Marking its continued impact in 2026 under the theme “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls”.


A Leadership & Culture Workshop Shapes the Future of Rice in Africa
AfricaRice embarked on a transformative leadership journey with the launch of a five-day Leadership & Culture Workshop, bringing together managers and leaders from across the center to strengthen leadership capacity, align strategic direction, revive the team spirit and enhance operational effectiveness. This workshop marked a pivotal step in preparing AfricaRice for the next decade, as the organization advances toward its 2026–2035 strategy and reinforces its role in driving
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AfricaRice’s main research complex is located at M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire, on a 700-ha site that includes experimental farms covering major rice production systems, laboratories and a world-class genebank.
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