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ANNUAL REPORT 2024

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Message from the Director General

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“2024 was a time to sharpen our priorities and lay the important groundwork for a bold new strategy. Like many organizations, we faced a multitude of constraints. Despite such setbacks and uncertainties, our science and impact across our 25 partner countries remained steadfast. Our portfolio grew to over 100 active projects this year, spanning innovations in nutrition, climate resilience, digital agriculture, social equity, and beyond.”

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Statement from the Board

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Evolution is a continual journey for any organization that prioritizes innovation as a fundamental value. In 2024, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) experienced a noteworthy transformation, marked by significant changes in governance and research focus.

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Cultivating Innovations,
Knowledge, and Partnership

This year’s theme highlights how partnerships enhance IRRI's efforts to promote climate-smart innovations and explore new frontiers in rice research, making rice farming more resilient, sustainable, and equitable. 

Highlights

This year, IRRI transformed bold ideas into impactful results on the ground. From gene discovery to grassroots adoption, discover some of IRRI's remarkable milestones, demonstrating how shared innovations can drive meaningful change at scale.

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Boosting rice production in Africa by building capacity and forging partnerships
Driving new discoveries and
innovations in the rice sector
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Propelling digital
transformationin agriculture
Empowering farmers
through knowledge
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Promoting inclusivity and
accessibility within the
rice value chain
Leveraging private sector
collaboration for enhanced
climate resilience
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IRRI in the Media

IRRI's research and innovations made global headline, featuring climate-friendly, healthier, and disaster-proof crops. These milestones reached millions of audiences through top-tier media outlets.

IRRI by the Numbers

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COUNTRIES

IN ASIA

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COUNTRIES

IN AFRICA

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COUNTRIES

IN EUROPE

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COUNTRIES

IN AMERICAS

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Awards and Accolades

In 2024, IRRI scientists and researchers continue to excel in their field. This section highlights the global recognition received by staff from multiple prestigious organizations. 

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