The CRP MAIZE was launched in 2011 as a global alliance to improve food security and livelihoods through maize. Its mission is to double maize productivity and increase incomes from more productive, resilient and sustainable maize systems. It focuses on low-income countries through 10 strategic initiatives addressing issues like abiotic and biotic stresses, post-harvest management, and unlocking genetic diversity. The CRP partners with over 340 institutions and aims to meet the growing global demand for maize through 2030 by increasing productivity 33% and supplying enough maize for 600 million more consumers. It uses competitive grants and impact-oriented research to achieve its goals.