IRRI's mission

Our goals

• Reduce poverty through improved and diversified rice-based systems.
• Ensure that rice production is sustainable and stable, has minimal negative environmental impact, and can cope with climate change.
• Improve the nutrition and health of poor rice consumers and rice farmers.
• Provide equitable access to information and knowledge on rice and help develop the next generation of rice scientists.
• Provide rice scientists and producers with the genetic information and material they need to develop improved technologies and enhance rice production.

Our strategy
IRRI pursues its missions and goals through

• Interdisciplinary thematic and system-based programs.

• Scientific strength in major disciplines for rice research.

• Anticipatory research initiatives exploring new scientific opportunities.

• Conservation and responsible use of natural resources, including rice genetic resources.

• Sharing of germplasm, technologies, and knowledge.

• Participation of women in research and development.

• Partnership with farming communities, research institutions, and other organizations that share IRRI’s mission.

• Continuing efforts in improving staff development and welfare.

Our values
Our actions are guided by a commitment to 

• Excellence
• Scientific integrity and accountability 
• Innovation and creativity
• Gender consciousness
• Diversity of opinion and approach
• Teamwork and partnership 
• Service to clients 
• Cultural diversity 
• Indigenous knowledge 
• Environmental protection 

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