External evaluation of Feed the Future innovation lab for collaborative research on peanut productivity and mycotoxin control

The overarching mission of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Peanut Productivity & Mycotoxin Control (PMIL) is to apply leading innovative US science to improve peanut production and use, raise nutrition awareness and increase food safety in developing countries. PMIL aims to integrate two major themes – peanut production and mycotoxin research – under one roof as part of a value chain approach. 

This report is the result of a review of PMIL by an External Evaluation Team (EET). This report is based on desk review, presentations made by scientists, site visits, and Skype and phone calls. During site visits EET members met with faculty at several universities, scientists in National Agricultural Research Systems, farmers, field visits, discussion with representatives from non-governmental organizations, other USAID supported programs such as peanut scale-up and all USAID offices in the visited countries. The report focuses on three main areas: program management; research program; and program future.