The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical – CIAT) is a non-profit research organization headquartered in Cali, Colombia. It focuses on agricultural research for development in tropical regions, aiming to improve food security, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. CIAT conducts research on crops, natural resource management, and climate-smart agriculture, and collaborates with national and international partners to promote innovation, technology transfer, and sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.