International Center for Tropical Agriculture
| Abbreviation | CIAT |
|---|---|
| Merged into | The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT |
| Formation | 1967 |
| Type | Intergovernmental organization |
| Legal status | International organization |
| Purpose | Research for development |
| Headquarters | Cali-Palmira |
| Location |
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Director General | Juan Lucas Restrepo |
Parent organization | CGIAR |
| Website | alliancebioversityciat |
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (known as CIAT from its Spanish-language name Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical) is an international research and development organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger while protecting natural resources in developing countries. It is based in Palmira, Colombia, where it employs over 300 scientists.
CIAT is one of the 14 agricultural research centers of the CGIAR. In 2019, CIAT joined with Bioversity International (as the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) to "deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives".