In this short film (1:17 mins), Hung Nguyen, a food safety scientist with ILRI in Vietnam, reflects on a recent discussion at a regional workshop on livestock and One Health that identified research priorities in Southeast Asia for the next 40 years. Continue reading
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ILRI@40: Filmed interview with M S Swaminathan on synergies between technology and public policy in India
In this 4-minute film, Purvi Mehta-Bhatt from ILRI in India talks with MS Swaminathan on the establishment of ILRI its contributions to synergies between livestock research and public policy in India, especially in supporting the country’s dairy production. Continue reading
In Des Moines for the World Food Prize? Join the special BMGF-ILRI livestock roundtable this evening, 15 Oct
If you’re in Des Moines, Iowa, this week for the World Food Prize (16 Oct 2014) and Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium (15–17 Oct 2014), please join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) this evening (Wed, 15 Oct), at 7:30 pm (19:30 CTZ), for a lively roundtable discussion on Livestock-based options for sustainable food and nutritional security. Continue reading
ILRI Uganda staff appointments: August–October 2014
Update on ILRI Uganda national staff appointments August-October 2014. Continue reading
ILRI researchers test communication approaches for optimizing informed consent processes
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) aims to employ the highest standards in its research, including the ways it engages with partners and stakeholders. Informed consent is a key approach to ensure that ILRI research is not exploiting the people it work with and aims to serve. Continue reading
ILRI turns 40: Nairobi headquarters marks the anniversary
Highlights of the 40-year anniversary event of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held at the institute’s headquarters in the Kabete suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, last week (1 Oct 2014). Continue reading
This week ILRI hosts a major conference in Nairobi on livestock-based options for development
On Wednesday 1 Oct 2014, ILRI will host a high-profile conference in Nairobi on livestock’s contribution to sustainable food and nutritional security, economic well-being and healthy lives. Continue reading
ILRI at the CGIAR Development Dialogues: A ‘Storify’ collection of highlights
Click on the slides below to view a ‘Storify’ collection of highlights of inputs and outputs of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) at the CGIAR Development Dialogues, held at Columbia University, in New York City, last week (25 Sep 2014). Continue reading
ILRI Ethiopia staff appointments: July–August 2014
Update on ILRI Ethiopia national staff appointments July–August 2014. Continue reading
CTA-ILRI African dairy value chain seminar closes with colourful results
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) organized the CTA-ILRI African dairy value chain seminar from 21 to 24 September 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading