Crop scientists and social scientists at CGIAR are working together to create advanced studies that aim to reduce poverty, improve food and nutrition security, and safeguard natural resources. However, with many new studies being published, it can be tough to keep track of all the important findings. To tackle this, researchers often conduct comprehensive reviews that summarize information from various studies. These reviews help identify trends and common themes, while also identifying areas for needed research.
These reviews are also valuable because they assess how reliable the existing research is. This helps researchers, policymakers, and practitioners understand which findings are most robust and which might require more scrutiny. By pulling together evidence from many sources, these reviews support better decision-making in agriculture and related fields. They encourage researchers to think outside the box and explore new questions, rather than duplicating work already done. They also promote collaboration among scientists by highlighting shared interests and challenges.
To help with this, the Global Market Intelligence Platform (GloMIP) is planning to launch a new Impact Portal. This portal will serve as a dynamic hub that showcases both past and recent CGIAR research on crop improvement. It will gather a variety of resources, such as journal articles, reports, and conference papers in one easy-to-use database. The Impact Portal will also feature an interactive dashboard that breaks down complex data into easy-to-understand visuals. This will help highlight major gaps in knowledge, such as which countries need more studies, how often findings are reported, and the performance of crop yields over time and in different regions.
The first version of the Impacts Portal will feature more than 200 impact studies on rice, linked to the five CGIAR impact areas and varietal adoption. Impact studies reviewed indicate about 20 percent ex-ante and 80 percent ex-post impact assessments conducted across Latin American, Asia, and Africa. In the future, this review process of impact studies will be scaled out to other crops in collaboration with different CGIAR centers and partners. This comprehensive platform will be a tremendous asset for CGIAR centers looking to identify research needs and guide future studies, while also supporting decision-makers in agriculture.
The team is excited about the potential of this new portal and invites the community to join once it is officially launched. Readers are invited to collaborate with the team whether it is by contributing data or sharing insights to improve the design and enhance its impact across different crops and regions. For the latest updates and more information, visit the GloMIP website at https://glomip.cgiar.org.