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A remarkable transformation

Memories from an inspiring trip to Rwanda

Rwanda's long-term investments in people, strong institutions, and delivery have translated into real progress.

Community health workers sitting with Bill Gates for a discussion at one of the health workers’ homes in Mwulire Sector, Rwamagana, Rwanda.

Field notes

The world needs more Nick Kristofs

I loved this journalist’s story of chasing hard problems and holding onto hope.

The book cover for Chasing Hope by Nicholas Kristof on an illustrated background.

Food for thought

What it will really take to feed the world

In his latest book, one of my favorite authors argues that solving hunger requires more than producing more food.

"How to Feed the World" by Vaclav Smil book cover surrounded by images of food and a man holding corn.

Dora the plant explorer

She’s up at 3 a.m. to help farmers thrive

Dora Shimbwambwa looks for novel ways to fight invasive pests. 

Dora Shimbwambwa standing in a field smiling.

Two countries, five days

Highlights of my trip to Nigeria and Ethiopia

A few photos from my latest visit to Africa.

Highlights of my trip to Nigeria and Ethiopia

Ancient gains

Could a grain older than the wheel be the future of food?

Lost crops like fonio could help us fight climate change and malnutrition.

Close up of hand sifting fonio grains in a wooden bowl.

Nuts and bolts

The start-ups making robots a reality

Here’s why I’m excited about the potential of robotics technology.

Various types of robots lined up during a Field AI technology demonstration.

Cool beans

Clare Mukankusi will make you geek out on beans

Beans are a staple crop in Uganda. This plant breeder is working to make them more nutritious and easier to grow.

Clare Mukankusi sitting in market with beans

Farm work

On Africa’s farms, the forecast calls for adaptation and innovation

In Kenya, I visited with a smallholder farmer using new tools and practices to fight back against climate change.

On Africa’s farms, the forecast calls for adaptation and innovation

The Smil test

Three cheers for the dull, factually correct middle

A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors.

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