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About PABRA

PABRA is all about beans. We believe that beans can improve the food security, income and health of smallholder farmers and urban dwellers across Africa, as well as contribute to improved soil fertility. We also believe that by increasing the competitiveness of bean markets, we can provide consumers with better products and contribute to the economic growth of our member countries. We work with more than 350 partners and members across 30 countries to do just that. Together, we deliver better beans for Africa.

PABRA is facilitated by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

What we do

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Success cases

Prizes

Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023

Farmers

Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance receives award for its contribution towards Food Security through bean research

Nutrition

Growing Nutrition: How Quality Beans Are Transforming School Meals in Rwanda

Ambassadors of change

Jeff Ehlers

Senior Programs Officer Gates Foundation

“For farmers and traders to run successful businesses, access to quality seed that produces high-yield crops is essential. The ACCELERATE Project has been instrumental in this regard, doing great landscaping work in its initial years. Now, it’s time for shift into action and collaboratively explore what we can learn and achieve together.”

Christopher Thornley

Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya

*It is impressive to witness such collaboration lamong players in beans and insects]. This kind of partnership is exactly what will drive progress. Let us join forces in building a future where everyone has access to nutritious food and sustainable livelihoods, creating better economic, health, and ecological outcomes for future generations.”