Our Capabilities

Independent, Impact-Focused Assessments

We conduct third-party evaluations that objectively assess breeding program performance. Aligned with the ABI KPI+ indicators, our assessments help:

• Corporate donors track return on investment.

• Managers make data-backed decisions.

• Teams prioritize meaningful improvements

Real-Time, Data-Driven Insights

We extract data from key CGIAR-supported platforms to enable rapid, low-burden assessments:
• Enterprise Breeding System (EBS)
• Breeding Management System (BMS)
• BIOFLOW
• Breeding Scheme Manager
• Analytical Pipelines
By working directly with curated datasets, we reduce the need for traditional surveys and provide real-time program intelligence.

Actionable Reporting & Strategic Dashboards

Every assessment delivers:
• A customized digital report with clear recommendations.
• A dashboard that benchmarks performance against previous cycles and peer programs.
• A focus on forward-looking strategies, from incremental fixes to transformative shifts.

Targeted Deep Dives & Innovation Labs

Where needed, BPAT facilitates:
• In-depth program assessments (“deep dives”).
• Thematic reviews tackling issues like TPP alignment, cost-effectiveness, or genetic gains.
• Expert-led workshops that bring in fresh ideas and proven practices from inside and outside the CG system.

Organizational & Technical Readiness Reviews

We evaluate:
• Organizational Effectiveness (OE)—team structure, leadership, and decision-making.
• Technical Readiness Levels (TRLs)—the tools, systems, and skills needed to execute breeding strategies such as climate-resilient crop development.
This dual lens ensures programs are equipped for both innovation and execution.

Tailored, Scalable Support

BPAT adapts its assessments based on:
• The maturity of the program.
• The priorities of donors and stakeholders.
• The resources and capacity available.
Programs receive light-touch or in-depth evaluations depending on their needs, with assessments strategically timed alongside CGIAR’s funding cycles.

Enabling Strategic Alignment

BPAT fosters alignment across the breeding ecosystem by:
• Supporting harmonized breeding plans in shared crops.
• Encouraging uptake of CG-wide shared services.
• Helping programs align with initiatives like B4T and ABI to amplify collective impact.