{"id":6462,"date":"2026-03-11T12:23:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/?page_id=6462"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:25:54","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/test\/","title":{"rendered":"Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6462\" class=\"elementor elementor-6462\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b001b2b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b001b2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f88a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"28f88a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n  <head>\r\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/>\r\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" \/>\r\n    <title>IITA Uganda \u2022 Impact Highlights<\/title>\r\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\r\n    <link\r\n      rel=\"stylesheet\"\r\n      href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\"\r\n    \/>\r\n    <style>\r\n      @import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\");\r\n\r\n      body {\r\n        font-family: \"Inter\", system-ui, sans-serif;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .tab-btn {\r\n        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .tab-btn.active {\r\n        background-color: rgb(255, 245, 233);\r\n        color: rgb(242, 101, 34);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(22 101 52 \/ 0.3);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .content-panel {\r\n        display: none;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .content-panel.active {\r\n        display: block;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .tabs-container::-webkit-scrollbar {\r\n        display: none;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .stat-number {\r\n        font-size: 3.75rem;\r\n        line-height: 1;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: #000;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      \/* .chevron-control {\r\n        background: white;\r\n      } *\/\r\n\r\n      .chevron-btn {\r\n        transition: all 0.2s ease;\r\n        width: 44px;\r\n        height: 44px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .chevron-btn:hover {\r\n        background-color: rgb(242, 101, 34);\r\n        color: white;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .chevron-btn:disabled {\r\n        opacity: 0.4;\r\n        cursor: not-allowed;\r\n      }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n  <\/head>\r\n  <body class=\"bg-zinc-50\">\r\n    <div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-6 py-12\">\r\n      <!-- Header -->\r\n      <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\r\n        <h1 class=\"text-5xl font-bold tracking-tight text-emerald-950 mb-4\">\r\n          IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n        <div class=\"w-24 h-1 bg-emerald-600 mx-auto rounded-full\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Introduction -->\r\n      <div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center mb-16\">\r\n        <p class=\"text-xl text-zinc-700 leading-relaxed\">\r\n          IITA delivers measurable impact in Uganda through crop improvement,\r\n          climate-smart agriculture, seed systems, and youth-focused\r\n          innovations. Working with national and regional partners, our research\r\n          translates into improved varieties, scalable technologies, and\r\n          increased resilience and incomes for farmers and value-chain actors.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Tabs Navigation -->\r\n      <div class=\"relative mb-12\">\r\n        <div class=\"flex items-center justify-between mb-4\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black\">Priority Programs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n          <!-- Chevron controls - top right -->\r\n          <div class=\"chevron-control flex items-center gap-1 p-1.5\">\r\n            <button\r\n              id=\"left-btn\"\r\n              disabled\r\n              class=\"chevron-btn bg-white hover:bg-[#f26522] hover:text-[#fff] text-[#f26522] flex items-center justify-center rounded-full\"\r\n            >\r\n              <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left text-xl\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n            <button\r\n              id=\"right-btn\"\r\n              class=\"chevron-btn bg-white hover:bg-[#f26522] hover:text-[#fff] text-[#f26522] flex items-center justify-center rounded-full\"\r\n            >\r\n              <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right text-xl\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Tabs Container -->\r\n        <div\r\n          id=\"tabs-container\"\r\n          class=\"tabs-container flex overflow-x-auto gap-3 pb-4 snap-x snap-mandatory scroll-smooth border-b\"\r\n        >\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"1\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn active flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Banana Breeding\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"2\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Cassava Breeding\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"3\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Climate Smart Agriculture\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"4\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Aflasafe Project\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"5\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Combating BBTV\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"6\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Enhancing Seed Systems (PROSSIVA)\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <button\r\n            data-tab=\"7\"\r\n            class=\"tab-btn flex-shrink-0 px-8 py-4 bg-white text-[#f26522] font-semibold text-base whitespace-nowrap\"\r\n          >\r\n            Youth in Agribusiness\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Content Panels -->\r\n      <div id=\"content-panels\">\r\n        <!-- 1. Banana Breeding -->\r\n        <div id=\"panel-1\" class=\"content-panel active\">\r\n          <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">8<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                improved NARITA matooke hybrids released\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Jointly developed with NARO and released after rigorous testing,\r\n                these hybrids offer higher productivity, improved fruit quality,\r\n                and greater resilience for banana farmers.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">30<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                years of national breeding excellence supported\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                IITA supported the establishment of NARO\u2019s banana breeding\r\n                program, now marking 30 years of sustained investment in\r\n                national and regional research capacity.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">6<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                coordinating six countries in a regional breeding network\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi collaborating\r\n                on banana improvement.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 mb-4\">\r\n                <div\r\n                  class=\"w-10 h-10 text-[#f26522] bg-[#f1f9eb] rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold\"\r\n                >\r\n                  \u2713\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-black\">\r\n                  Key traits unlocked through genomics\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                QTL and KASP SNP markers identified for fruit quality, yield,\r\n                and resistance to major pests and diseases.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 mb-4\">\r\n                <div\r\n                  class=\"w-10 h-10 text-[#f26522] bg-[#f1f9eb] rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold\"\r\n                >\r\n                  \u2713\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-black\">\r\n                  Multiple molecular markers developed\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                QA\/QC tools for parentage testing, hybrid identity, and seed\r\n                purity assurance.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 mb-4\">\r\n                <div\r\n                  class=\"w-10 h-10 text-[#f26522] bg-[#f1f9eb] rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold\"\r\n                >\r\n                  \u2713\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-black\">\r\n                  Faster breeding through digital innovation\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Genomic prediction, high-throughput in-vitro phenotyping, and\r\n                image-based weevil screening deployed.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- 2. Cassava Breeding -->\r\n        <div id=\"panel-2\" class=\"content-panel\">\r\n          <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">6,000<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                plantlets rapid-propagation capacity\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                A cost-effective stem production platform established using the\r\n                Kitovu Janni technique.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">20+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                cassava varieties released regionally\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Elite IITA germplasm enabled 2 new releases with NARO, 10+\r\n                earlier releases, and new varieties across Tanzania, Rwanda,\r\n                Kenya, and Burundi.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">36<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                molecular markers validated\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                32 fingerprinting markers and 4 trait-specific markers support\r\n                marker-assisted breeding for resilience, quality, and nutrition.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">7<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                regional partners reached\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Elite cassava germplasm shared across East and Central Africa to\r\n                accelerate national breeding programs.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 mb-4\">\r\n                <div\r\n                  class=\"w-10 h-10 text-[#f26522] bg-[#f1f9eb] rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold\"\r\n                >\r\n                  \u2713\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-black\">\r\n                  Dual disease-resistant germplasm developed\r\n                <\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Germplasm combining resistance to CBSD and CMD strengthens\r\n                resilience in cassava breeding.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- 3. Climate Smart Agriculture -->\r\n        <div id=\"panel-3\" class=\"content-panel\">\r\n          <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">59,000+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                smallholder households reached\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Farmers across 23 districts supported in coffee, maize, vanilla,\r\n                and bean systems.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">700,000+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                improved coffee seedlings distributed\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                KR1\u2013KR10 planting materials delivered through private-sector\r\n                partnerships.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">4<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                biodiversity hotspots restored\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Ecosystems rehabilitated in refugee settlements, benefiting\r\n                refugees and host communities.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">200+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                extension officers retooled\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Public and private officers trained to deliver climate-smart\r\n                advisory services.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">3<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                digital decision-support tools deployed\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Tools supporting farmers with data-driven climate-smart\r\n                recommendations.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">33<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                producer organizations strengthened\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Capacity built in business management, value addition, CSA\r\n                practices, and market linkages.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">70%<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                increase in CSA adoption\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Improved practices drove a 75% increase in household income.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">5<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                local bean seed enterprises supported\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Quality Declared Seed systems strengthened, engaging 200 women\r\n                and youth farmers.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">80%<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                of households report better livelihoods\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Families experienced improved wellbeing, health, and household\r\n                resilience.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- 4. Aflasafe Project -->\r\n        <div id=\"panel-4\" class=\"content-panel\">\r\n          <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">1<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                biocontrol product developed and registered\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Aflasafe UG01 validated for aflatoxin control in maize, sorghum,\r\n                and groundnut.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">2,400+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                stakeholders trained\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Scientists, farmers, and value chain actors trained on Aflasafe\r\n                use and aflatoxin mitigation protocols.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">6<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                awareness workshops delivered\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Over 2,000 flyers distributed and a short video produced to\r\n                promote aflatoxin awareness across value chains.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">2<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                private-sector partners engaged\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                NARO Holdings Ltd and Shamba Bora Ltd selected to manufacture,\r\n                distribute, and scale Aflasafe.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- 5. Combating BBTV -->\r\n        <div id=\"panel-5\" class=\"content-panel\">\r\n          <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">90+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                NARS staff trained\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Capacity built in BBTV identification, detection, and disease\r\n                management.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">2,000+<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                value chain actors reached\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Awareness raised through radio, TV, print materials, jingles,\r\n                and field visibility tools.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">71<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                stakeholders engaged in peer learning\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Farmers and partners participated in a 2-day farmer-to-farmer\r\n                learning event on BBTV management.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"bg-white p-8 shadow-sm border\">\r\n              <div class=\"stat-number\">2<\/div>\r\n              <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold text-black mt-4 mb-3\">\r\n                priority regions empowered\r\n              <\/h3>\r\n              <p class=\"text-black\">\r\n                Targeted training delivered in West Nile and Kasese,\r\n                strengthening collaboration to curb disease spread.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- 6. 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