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-_This organization is managed under CABI's non-profit mission to apply scientific knowledge for global good._
+_CABI is an international, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.
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+Our approach involves putting information, skills and tools into people's hands. CABI's 48 Member Countries guide and influence our work which is delivered by scientific staff based in our global network of centres._