IITA through PROSSIVA and Ministry of Agriculture moves to reposition yam in Nigeria Nigeria’s dominance in global yam production may soon translate into economic leadership, following a decisive National Yam Advocacy Summit convened by IITA–CGIAR under the PROSSIVA program in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture
PROSSIVA’s transition from research to reach: Scaling seed innovations for impact in Africa Vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) such as cassava, yam, banana, and plantain are central to food security, livelihoods, and economic growth across Africa. Yet, limited access to quality, disease-free planting material

