CIRAD is a French agricultural research centre working for international development. Most of its research is conducted in partnership with other organisations.
CIRAD has chosen sustainable development as the cornerstone of its operations worldwide. This means that CIRAD takes into account the long-term ecological, economic and social consequences of change in developing communities and countries.
CIRAD contributes to development through research and trials, training, dissemination of information, innovation and appraisals. Its expertise spans the life sciences, human sciences and engineering sciences and their application to agriculture and food, natural resource management and society.
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