Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research- (EIAR ) The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research is one of the oldest and largest agricultural research institutes in Africa. EIAR was established in 1966 by proclamation. It was then called the Institute of Agricultural Research(IAR). In 1997 it was designated the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization( EARO ). At the moment, the institute is renamed as the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research ( EIAR ). EIAR has made tremendous efforts to build the national capacity of doing agricultural research,produce and introduce improved technologies focusing on fostering agricultural growth and development in the country. Mission EIAR’s mission is to conduct research that will provide market competitive agricultural technologies that will contribute to increased agricultural productivity and nutrition quality, sustainable food security, economic development, and conservation of the integrity of natural resources and the environment. Vision EIAR aspires to see improved livelihood of all Ethiopians engaged in agriculture, agro-pastoralism, and pastoralism through market competitive agricultural technologies. Mandates · Generation and adaptation of improved agricultural technologies · Demonstration and popularization of improved technologies · Multiplication and provision of source technologies Values EIAR sustains the commitments included in the following set of core values: · Excellence · Effectiveness · Quality · Integrity and professionalism · Tolerance and mutual respect · Social responsibility and public services · Initiative · Partnership