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Livestock research for development in a complex, messy world: reflexions on a decade of work for ILRI.

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:54:18 GMT

Speech by former Director General Carlos Seré at the liveSTOCK Exchange, Addis Ababa 9-10 November 2011.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to ILRI July 2011

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:18:55 GMT

Speeches by ILRI Director General Carlos Seré and Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany on her visit to the ILRI Nairobi campus on 12 July 2011. Language: German and English

[Amharic] Market-oriented Smallholder Development - IPMS experience-sharing workshop

ILRI CGIAR — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:00:50 GMT

Transcript - non-official translatiomn. To help achieve the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) which Ethiopia is implementing, The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) through the Improving Productivity and Market Success of Ethiopian Farmers project (IPMS) is proving professional support to smallholder farmers. This is believed to enable smallholder farmers to change their way of production from daily consumption to market-oriented production. During the workshop, Dr Edemalem Shitaye, delegate from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), said that market-oriented agricultural production system has a significant role to achieve the GTP. ILRI’s Deputy Director General, Dr John McDermott noted that the IPMS project is working towards the transfer of significant lessons and experiences gained by participatory market-oriented development. Mr Edmond Wega, CIDA director for Ethiopia and head of development cooperation, said that to bring about growth and development there is a need to produce market-oriented agricultural products and become competitive in the international market.

Introducing the gender and market oriented agriculture workshop in Addis Ababa

ILRI CGIAR — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:41:32 GMT

From 31 January to 2 February 2011, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) hosts a workshop on gender and market oriented agriculture. Here, two of the meeting organizers - Jemimah Njuki and Ranjitha Puskur introduce the aims and anticipated outcomes of the workshop.

NEPAD welcomes opening of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub

ILRI CGIAR — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:06:12 GMT

Speaking at the launch of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) ILRI Hub on 5 November 2010, Aggrey Ambali of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) refects on the importance of research to address problems of hunger, low agricultural productivity, rapid population growth and natural and human made disasters.

Carlos Seré on the opening of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:58:29 GMT

Speaking at the launch of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) ILRI Hub on 5 November 2010, ILRI Director General Carlos Seré welcomed the President of Kenya and other guests. He said that the BecA ILRI hub now enables scientists from research institutes and universities across Eastern and Central Africa to come to Nairobi and undertake critical research using the most advanced tools. He emphasized how the Hub plays a critical role in responding to the urgent needs of Africa to boost science capacity. BecA is about exploiting the common body of knowledge to leap frog the search for solutions, this is BecA’s unique contribution to Africa’s science endeavor.

Canadian High Commissioner celebrates birth of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:33:25 GMT

On 5 November 2010, David Collins, Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya spoke at the official Launch of the Biosciences eastern and Central Africa (BecA) Hub. Representing the founding funder of the Hub, he noted that BecA is conducting important research that will help address key agricultural issues, including those facing small-scale African farmers, the majority of whom are women. 'Our investment in BecA has supported the construction of new and renovation of existing facilities, including laboratories. With the completion of construction, the Hub is now in full operation, with a number of significant research programs underway, and quickly gaining regional and international recognition as a world-class facility to support capacity for Biosciences in Africa'.In conclusion he said 'It is exciting to see the birth of a hub that will play a key role in ensuring that Africa drives its own agenda in regards to Agriculture and strengthen the research pillar of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program'.

Senior Australian parliamentarian impressed with the enthusiasm of ILRI and BecA Scientists

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:37:41 GMT

Bob McMullan, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance comments on his country’s expanding focus in Africa during his visit to ILRI (the International Livestock Research Institute) and BeCA (Biosciences Eastern and Cental Africa) in Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa) on November 3 2009. He mentions the similarities between Australia and Africa highlighting the opportunities that this expanding focus offers both Australia and Africa. Mr. McMullan also underlines his country’s dedication to the millennium development goals and compliments the enthusiasm of the scientists at ILRI and BecA.

World Food Prize Laureate 2009 shares his optimism with ILRI and BecA about the Future of African Agriculture

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:59:25 GMT

On December 11 2009, the World Food Prize Laureate 2009, Prof. Gebisa Ejeta, visits the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA) in Nairobi, Kenya (Eastern Africa). He expresses great optimism about African Agriculture saying that Africa is ready for positive change; and both Africa’s leadership and external governments are committed to the continent’s improvement. He finally challenges the continent to prove itself since the timing is right. At the same time, the director of the BecA Hub, Dr. Segenet Kelemu, explains how BecA can deliver for better African agriculture. She says that her organization can deliver by strengthening capacity in Africa through providing new technology and cutting edge science; and applying these to solve the continent’s problems. She also adds that BecA provides hope and optimism that hi-tech science can be done in the continent.

ILRI and BecA support Australia's Engagement with Africa

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:13:56 GMT

Percy Stanley, AusAID’s Counsellor Development Co-operation for Africa, talks about Australia’s interest to engage with Africa and identifies the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA) as good bridges for achieving this. This was during a visit to ILRI and BecA in Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa) on November 3 2009. The AusAID counsellor also mentions the opportunities that this engagement presents both Australia and Africa including collaboration between scientists from both continents.

What are ILRI and BecA and how do they work together?

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:07:25 GMT

November 4 2009, Gabrielle Persley, senior advisor to the director general of ILRI, explains what ILRI and BecA are and how the two compliment each other while working with other organizations to improve agriculture in Africa and other developing regions. The senior advisor also mentions recent developments in ILRI and BecA including; facility upgrades co-financed with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); an East Coast Fever vaccine produced by ILRI; and research to improve and protect sorghum productivity in Africa and other developing regions.

Science, Policy and Politics in a development assistance context

ILRI CGIAR — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:12:49 GMT

November 4 2009, Gabrielle Persley, senior advisor to the director general of ILRI, describes the complex relationship between science, policy and politics. She explains that science may provide potential solutions but the delivery of these solutions require appropriate policy— this is where the politicians come in.

Livestock Fish Mega Program to integrate ILRI approaches and themes

ILRI CGIAR — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:11:33 GMT

Steve Staal from ILRI introduces some key aspects of the proposed CGIAR Livestock Fish Mega Program. Focusing on its relation to ILRI, he mentions that the Mega Program “will help ILRI to work in ways which we have been trying to work for years and not fully achieved.” It will take all of the current ILRI Themes and integrate them in a coherent program, organized around specific value chains. An essential element in the design is partnerships and communication. “The way the program is designed, if we try to do it on our own, we will not succeed!” He was speaking in the margins of the CGIAR Livestock Fish Mega Program stakeholder consultation meeting in Addis Ababa, 24 and 25 August 2010.

Value chain approach promises aquaculture development in Uganda

ILRI CGIAR — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:09:54 GMT

Malcolm Beveridge from the WorldFish Centre explains the main results of a visit to Uganda to investigate possibilities for aquaculture value chain development as part of the proposed CGIAR Livestock Fish Mega Program. For this approach to have impacts, he emphasizes the need for the right partnerships – with the private sector, government, research … “it is no longer acceptable – it just doesn’t work – to just produce a technology, drop it in a country, and expect it to work.” He was speaking in the margins of the CGIAR Livestock Fish Mega Program stakeholder consultation meeting in Addis Ababa, 24 and 25 August 2010.