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CommunicationPublished on 19 November 2021

Much achieved – but still a long way to go

Research can play a vital role in reducing poverty and environmental degradation, as has been clearly illustrated in the case of food security. Researchers have helped to achieve remarkable breakthroughs – but they face huge challenges.

Two women farmers of the Ushirikiano cooperative in Kenya: their lives have changed for the better due to the new bean varieties, which are more nutritious and resistant.

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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
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