International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ( or IITA ) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions to hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA's award-winning research-for-development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. The institute works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.The institute is headquartered in Ibadan in Nigeria, Africa. Established in 1967, IITA has several research stations across Africa. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by several countries and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research-CGIAR.
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