News and Events
New grant for malaria transmission blocking research
Researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (www.icipe.org) have been awarded a USD 3 million grant by Open Philanthropy (
With the support of Sida, icipe and partners launch seminal One Health initiative
With the support of Sida, icipe and partners launch seminal One Health initiative
The Accelerate-One Health project will leverage on existing expertise and partnerships in Ethiopia and Kenya to respond to pest and diseases developmental challenges through integrated system thinking
‘BRAINS’: integrating bean, fruit trees and beneficial insects farming and business enterprises in Africa
Five million smallholder farmers; 2.5 million consumers, value chain actors and entrepreneurs in Africa; to benefit from ‘BRAINS’, a new innovative, climate-smart, women and youth favourable initiative that will integrate bean, fruit trees and beneficial insects farming and business enterprises in Africa.
Dr Abdou Tenkouano assumes office as the Director General of icipe
We are pleased to announce that Dr Abdou Tenkouano assumed office as the new Director General of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), on 1 January 2024. Dr Tenkouano took over from Dr Segenet Kelemu, who held the Centre’s helm from November 2013 – 31 December 2023. Since his arrival, Dr Tenkouano has embarked on an induction programme encompassing icipe and the Centre’s stakeholders.
icipe e-bulletin: Volume 13, Issue No. 2, 2023
Dear Friends and Colleagues
We are very pleased to present this icipe newsletter, which covers the period July – December 2023. Click here to view: Volume 13, Issue No. 2, 2023 (pdf)