The document discusses governance options for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP). It presents several models including a treaty, national legal entity, treaty with national legal entity, agreement, memorandum of understanding, and notes the strengths and weaknesses of each. It emphasizes that a combination of models may be necessary to address AOSP's long term goals of sustainability, effectiveness, and impact. Key requirements identified include legal capacity, clear lines of authority, participation of partner states, flexibility, and funding commitments.
Enhancing Access and Exchange of Agricultural Information in Kenya: the case ...iaaldafrika
Presentation made at the Second Conference of the IAALD Africa Chapter on the theme "Towards Opening Access to Information & Knowledge in the Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Africa" held at M Plaza Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 15th - 17th July 2009.
The document provides an overview of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) pilot study and selected findings from a landscape study on open science in Africa.
The AOSP aims to promote open data policies, training, and infrastructure across Africa. Over its 3-year pilot period it established an African Open Data Forum, launched initiatives in several countries, and identified 66 African research projects that could benefit from improved data sharing.
The landscape study found that while certain countries and initiatives are making progress, challenges remain around low research funding, lack of open data policies, limited e-infrastructure, and gaps in health, government, and other data. Overall, more investment is still needed to strengthen Africa's science and technology systems and
Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa (SAI...africa-rising
The Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa (SAIRLA) is updating its progress in Ethiopia. It is seeking to address issues like the use of ICT in sustainable agriculture research and extension, livestock-environment tradeoffs, land management-livelihoods tradeoffs, and smallholder farmer risk management. It needs innovative tools and evidence in these areas. It is engaging with decision makers in the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, Agricultural Transformation Agency, and NGOs to share knowledge and tools on these issues. The process involves regular engagement with experts through workshops and meetings, and direct meetings with high-level decision makers.
The document summarizes a presentation about the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) and open science in Africa more broadly. It discusses how AOSP aims to address challenges around health data sharing during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. It also outlines AOSP's pilot project from 2016-2019 and future plans to build open science capacity and infrastructure in Africa, including through cloud computing, data analysis tools, and research data management services. The overall goal is to support open and collaborative science that addresses key challenges on the continent.
The document discusses several multi-national mega science projects including ITER, LIGO, and SKA. It provides budget and participation details for each project. It also analyzes data on science and research in Africa, finding low R&D investment and outputs but increasing international collaboration and open access publishing. It advocates for an African Open Science Platform to strengthen the continent's research capacity through integrated policy, infrastructure, and skills development.
EcoZD and other EcoHealth/One Health initiatives in Southeast Asia: Lessons a...ILRI
The document summarizes an EcoHealth and One Health workshop presentation on lessons learned from regional EcoHealth/One Health (EH/OH) initiatives in Southeast Asia. It discusses:
1) The ILRI EcoZD project which used an EH approach to study zoonotic diseases across 6 countries, establishing 2 EH resource centers.
2) Challenges faced by EcoZD country research teams in applying an interdisciplinary EH approach and lessons learned.
3) A comparison of 6 major EH/OH initiatives in Southeast Asia since 2006 which generally focused on capacity building, networking and research but with limited impact assessments and scaling.
The document discusses governance options for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP). It presents several models including a treaty, national legal entity, treaty with national legal entity, agreement, memorandum of understanding, and notes the strengths and weaknesses of each. It emphasizes that a combination of models may be necessary to address AOSP's long term goals of sustainability, effectiveness, and impact. Key requirements identified include legal capacity, clear lines of authority, participation of partner states, flexibility, and funding commitments.
Enhancing Access and Exchange of Agricultural Information in Kenya: the case ...iaaldafrika
Presentation made at the Second Conference of the IAALD Africa Chapter on the theme "Towards Opening Access to Information & Knowledge in the Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Africa" held at M Plaza Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 15th - 17th July 2009.
The document provides an overview of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) pilot study and selected findings from a landscape study on open science in Africa.
The AOSP aims to promote open data policies, training, and infrastructure across Africa. Over its 3-year pilot period it established an African Open Data Forum, launched initiatives in several countries, and identified 66 African research projects that could benefit from improved data sharing.
The landscape study found that while certain countries and initiatives are making progress, challenges remain around low research funding, lack of open data policies, limited e-infrastructure, and gaps in health, government, and other data. Overall, more investment is still needed to strengthen Africa's science and technology systems and
Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa (SAI...africa-rising
The Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa (SAIRLA) is updating its progress in Ethiopia. It is seeking to address issues like the use of ICT in sustainable agriculture research and extension, livestock-environment tradeoffs, land management-livelihoods tradeoffs, and smallholder farmer risk management. It needs innovative tools and evidence in these areas. It is engaging with decision makers in the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, Agricultural Transformation Agency, and NGOs to share knowledge and tools on these issues. The process involves regular engagement with experts through workshops and meetings, and direct meetings with high-level decision makers.
The document summarizes a presentation about the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) and open science in Africa more broadly. It discusses how AOSP aims to address challenges around health data sharing during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. It also outlines AOSP's pilot project from 2016-2019 and future plans to build open science capacity and infrastructure in Africa, including through cloud computing, data analysis tools, and research data management services. The overall goal is to support open and collaborative science that addresses key challenges on the continent.
The document discusses several multi-national mega science projects including ITER, LIGO, and SKA. It provides budget and participation details for each project. It also analyzes data on science and research in Africa, finding low R&D investment and outputs but increasing international collaboration and open access publishing. It advocates for an African Open Science Platform to strengthen the continent's research capacity through integrated policy, infrastructure, and skills development.
EcoZD and other EcoHealth/One Health initiatives in Southeast Asia: Lessons a...ILRI
The document summarizes an EcoHealth and One Health workshop presentation on lessons learned from regional EcoHealth/One Health (EH/OH) initiatives in Southeast Asia. It discusses:
1) The ILRI EcoZD project which used an EH approach to study zoonotic diseases across 6 countries, establishing 2 EH resource centers.
2) Challenges faced by EcoZD country research teams in applying an interdisciplinary EH approach and lessons learned.
3) A comparison of 6 major EH/OH initiatives in Southeast Asia since 2006 which generally focused on capacity building, networking and research but with limited impact assessments and scaling.
Presented at a NeDICC (Network of Data and Information Curation Communities) meeting, 14 March 2019, CSIR, and at the University of Pretoria and the Carnegie Corporation of New York Capstone Conference, 24-29 March 2019, Kieviets Kroon.
Biosciences capacity building in Africa: Lessons learned from Biosciences eas...ExternalEvents
Biosciences capacity building in Africa: Lessons learned from Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) presentation by "Helen Altshul, Biosciences eastern and central Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
"
The Technical Consortium (TC) for ending drought emergencies and building res...ILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, Shirley Tarawali, Polly Ericksen and Katie Downie at the 2nd Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD), 28 October 2012
Livestock Master Plan (LMP) process and its support for the incorporation of ...ILRI
Poster prepared by Sirak Bahta, Karl Rich, Joseph Karugia and Isabelle Baltenweck (ILRI) for the Virtual Livestock CRP Planning Meeting, 8-17 June 2020
The document outlines a draft concept for expanding the eRAILS functions in Africa. It proposes establishing an operational framework and innovation fund to support rural communities. Basic advisory services and a knowledge base would be established to build trust. This information would be used to create a technology platform and define innovation support services. Young professionals would then initiate projects with local businesses and organizations, and funds would be committed to provide the support services needed to implement the projects. The goal is to support agricultural innovation that improves local practices and livelihoods in a sustainable way.
Post-LMP Engagement: Lessons from ReSAKSS Support to CAADPILRI
Presented by Joseph Karugia at the Planning Meeting for POLICIES (Policy Options for Livestock Investment, Capacity Improvement, and Equitable Solutions), Dakar, Senegal, 15-17 January 2020
This document describes the AfroWeeds project, which aims to consolidate knowledge about weeds that affect rice production in Africa. Rice is a major crop on the continent but weed problems cause 28-89% yield losses. The project will create a centralized online knowledge base of Africa's major rice weed species, including an identification tool. It will also develop paper guides and networks to disseminate information to farmers, researchers and extension workers. This will help close knowledge gaps about weed identification, biology and management, improving rice productivity through better integrated weed control in African countries.
This document discusses the AfroWeeds project, which aims to consolidate knowledge about weeds that affect rice production in Africa. Rice is a major crop on the continent but weed problems cause significant yield losses. The project will create a centralized online knowledge base and identification tools about rice weeds in Africa. It will also disseminate best management practices through extension workers. Participating countries include Benin, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Madagascar. The expected outputs are an established network, a functional website with the knowledge base, a computer identification tool,
BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program: Empowering African scientists and in...ILRI
The document summarizes the BecA-ILRI Hub Capacity Building Programme which aims to empower African scientists and institutions to solve agricultural challenges. It discusses how the programme provides research fellowships, training workshops, and institutional capacity building through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund. Over 550 scientists from 27 countries have been trained, 226 research fellows supported from 21 countries, and emerging outcomes include contributions to impact, increased publications, and forming communities of practice. The programme seeks to grow through engaging alumni and strengthening sustainability.
Policy and impact at scale: Pig breeding in Nagaland, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes the development and launch of a pig breeding policy in Nagaland, India to address issues like rampant cross breeding. The policy was informed by ILRI's feeding trials, genome studies, and stakeholder consultations. It aims to impact the 1.4 million pig rearers in Nagaland. Key learnings included building credibility through evidence, gaining trust, and proactive bureaucracy. The policy's high acceptance level indicates it can effectively impact large populations.
This document summarizes a presentation about open science and data infrastructure in Africa. It discusses several large-scale scientific projects that generate massive amounts of data, such as the Square Kilometre Array telescope. It also profiles initiatives like H3ABioNet that aim to facilitate genomic research and data sharing across Africa. The presentation advocates for the development of an African Open Science Platform to help coordinate open science activities on the continent and promote policies around open data, research collaboration, and cyberinfrastructure. It outlines some focus areas and stakeholders in building out such a platform to support data-intensive research.
Introduction to Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and...ILRI
Presented by Iddo Dror at the Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Poultry Value Chain Inception Meeting, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 22 June 2018
Introduction to Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and...ILRI
TAAT is part of the African Development Bank's Feed Africa strategy, which aims to achieve agricultural transformation across Africa. TAAT supports this strategy by providing proven agricultural technologies and implementation strategies. The small ruminants value chain focuses on scaling proven technologies in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and other countries. Key activities for small ruminants include advising on regulations, networking actors to improve forage and feeding, and promoting business models for fattening enterprises and feed processors. The goals are to unleash regional technology delivery and see scaling results in Ethiopia in 2018 by exploring partnerships.
The document discusses the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA), which aims to establish global partnerships to research and develop tools to prevent, control, and potentially eradicate African Swine Fever. GARA will facilitate collaborative research among members, including organizations from various countries. Its goals are to better understand the disease through strategic research, determine its social and economic impacts, and develop improved prevention and control tools. GARA will have an executive committee and structure to coordinate its efforts. It will also use communication channels like a website and meetings to enable information sharing.
Antimicrobial use in African agriculture and its implicationsILRI
Presentation by Delia Grace, Johanna Lindahl, Hung Nguyen‐Viet, Fred Unger and Tim Robinson at a national information sharing workshop on antibiotic use, management and potential risk of antibiotic resistance, Hanoi, Vietnam, 20 September 2016.
Southern Africa is home to over 295 million people and has experienced the worst drought in 35 years, killing over 634,000 cattle and affecting 18 million people. The region has large livestock populations, including 64 million cattle, 28 million goats, and 39 million sheep. ILRI is conducting research in Southern Africa focused on feed and forages, red meat and dairy value chains, and indigenous poultry. Key projects include work on value chain development in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and innovative beef schemes in Swaziland. Research questions center around effective value chain models, enhancing smallholder competitiveness, and reducing vulnerability in dry marginal rangeland areas. Partners include organizations working on livestock policy, research, and development.
This document introduces ILRI's Science Strategy for 2016-2020. It discusses ILRI's previous strategy from 2013-2022 and outlines the critical success factors and CGIAR's strategic goals that the new science strategy aims to achieve. The strategy focuses on priority research areas like animal genetics, health, feed resources, and sustainable livestock systems. It describes how the strategy will be operationalized through multi-disciplinary teams, partnerships, and a portfolio with discovery and delivery components. Regional strategies will also be developed to reflect different contexts and opportunities.
Presented at a NeDICC (Network of Data and Information Curation Communities) meeting, 14 March 2019, CSIR, and at the University of Pretoria and the Carnegie Corporation of New York Capstone Conference, 24-29 March 2019, Kieviets Kroon.
Biosciences capacity building in Africa: Lessons learned from Biosciences eas...ExternalEvents
Biosciences capacity building in Africa: Lessons learned from Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) presentation by "Helen Altshul, Biosciences eastern and central Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
"
The Technical Consortium (TC) for ending drought emergencies and building res...ILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, Shirley Tarawali, Polly Ericksen and Katie Downie at the 2nd Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD), 28 October 2012
Livestock Master Plan (LMP) process and its support for the incorporation of ...ILRI
Poster prepared by Sirak Bahta, Karl Rich, Joseph Karugia and Isabelle Baltenweck (ILRI) for the Virtual Livestock CRP Planning Meeting, 8-17 June 2020
The document outlines a draft concept for expanding the eRAILS functions in Africa. It proposes establishing an operational framework and innovation fund to support rural communities. Basic advisory services and a knowledge base would be established to build trust. This information would be used to create a technology platform and define innovation support services. Young professionals would then initiate projects with local businesses and organizations, and funds would be committed to provide the support services needed to implement the projects. The goal is to support agricultural innovation that improves local practices and livelihoods in a sustainable way.
Post-LMP Engagement: Lessons from ReSAKSS Support to CAADPILRI
Presented by Joseph Karugia at the Planning Meeting for POLICIES (Policy Options for Livestock Investment, Capacity Improvement, and Equitable Solutions), Dakar, Senegal, 15-17 January 2020
This document describes the AfroWeeds project, which aims to consolidate knowledge about weeds that affect rice production in Africa. Rice is a major crop on the continent but weed problems cause 28-89% yield losses. The project will create a centralized online knowledge base of Africa's major rice weed species, including an identification tool. It will also develop paper guides and networks to disseminate information to farmers, researchers and extension workers. This will help close knowledge gaps about weed identification, biology and management, improving rice productivity through better integrated weed control in African countries.
This document discusses the AfroWeeds project, which aims to consolidate knowledge about weeds that affect rice production in Africa. Rice is a major crop on the continent but weed problems cause significant yield losses. The project will create a centralized online knowledge base and identification tools about rice weeds in Africa. It will also disseminate best management practices through extension workers. Participating countries include Benin, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Madagascar. The expected outputs are an established network, a functional website with the knowledge base, a computer identification tool,
BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program: Empowering African scientists and in...ILRI
The document summarizes the BecA-ILRI Hub Capacity Building Programme which aims to empower African scientists and institutions to solve agricultural challenges. It discusses how the programme provides research fellowships, training workshops, and institutional capacity building through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund. Over 550 scientists from 27 countries have been trained, 226 research fellows supported from 21 countries, and emerging outcomes include contributions to impact, increased publications, and forming communities of practice. The programme seeks to grow through engaging alumni and strengthening sustainability.
Policy and impact at scale: Pig breeding in Nagaland, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes the development and launch of a pig breeding policy in Nagaland, India to address issues like rampant cross breeding. The policy was informed by ILRI's feeding trials, genome studies, and stakeholder consultations. It aims to impact the 1.4 million pig rearers in Nagaland. Key learnings included building credibility through evidence, gaining trust, and proactive bureaucracy. The policy's high acceptance level indicates it can effectively impact large populations.
This document summarizes a presentation about open science and data infrastructure in Africa. It discusses several large-scale scientific projects that generate massive amounts of data, such as the Square Kilometre Array telescope. It also profiles initiatives like H3ABioNet that aim to facilitate genomic research and data sharing across Africa. The presentation advocates for the development of an African Open Science Platform to help coordinate open science activities on the continent and promote policies around open data, research collaboration, and cyberinfrastructure. It outlines some focus areas and stakeholders in building out such a platform to support data-intensive research.
Introduction to Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and...ILRI
Presented by Iddo Dror at the Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Poultry Value Chain Inception Meeting, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 22 June 2018
Introduction to Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and...ILRI
TAAT is part of the African Development Bank's Feed Africa strategy, which aims to achieve agricultural transformation across Africa. TAAT supports this strategy by providing proven agricultural technologies and implementation strategies. The small ruminants value chain focuses on scaling proven technologies in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and other countries. Key activities for small ruminants include advising on regulations, networking actors to improve forage and feeding, and promoting business models for fattening enterprises and feed processors. The goals are to unleash regional technology delivery and see scaling results in Ethiopia in 2018 by exploring partnerships.
The document discusses the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA), which aims to establish global partnerships to research and develop tools to prevent, control, and potentially eradicate African Swine Fever. GARA will facilitate collaborative research among members, including organizations from various countries. Its goals are to better understand the disease through strategic research, determine its social and economic impacts, and develop improved prevention and control tools. GARA will have an executive committee and structure to coordinate its efforts. It will also use communication channels like a website and meetings to enable information sharing.
Antimicrobial use in African agriculture and its implicationsILRI
Presentation by Delia Grace, Johanna Lindahl, Hung Nguyen‐Viet, Fred Unger and Tim Robinson at a national information sharing workshop on antibiotic use, management and potential risk of antibiotic resistance, Hanoi, Vietnam, 20 September 2016.
Southern Africa is home to over 295 million people and has experienced the worst drought in 35 years, killing over 634,000 cattle and affecting 18 million people. The region has large livestock populations, including 64 million cattle, 28 million goats, and 39 million sheep. ILRI is conducting research in Southern Africa focused on feed and forages, red meat and dairy value chains, and indigenous poultry. Key projects include work on value chain development in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and innovative beef schemes in Swaziland. Research questions center around effective value chain models, enhancing smallholder competitiveness, and reducing vulnerability in dry marginal rangeland areas. Partners include organizations working on livestock policy, research, and development.
This document introduces ILRI's Science Strategy for 2016-2020. It discusses ILRI's previous strategy from 2013-2022 and outlines the critical success factors and CGIAR's strategic goals that the new science strategy aims to achieve. The strategy focuses on priority research areas like animal genetics, health, feed resources, and sustainable livestock systems. It describes how the strategy will be operationalized through multi-disciplinary teams, partnerships, and a portfolio with discovery and delivery components. Regional strategies will also be developed to reflect different contexts and opportunities.
Hub models to transform dairy value chains in East AfricaILRI
The document discusses the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) Hub approach for transforming dairy value chains in East Africa. Some key findings are that the hub approach implemented in 3 countries led to a 124% increase in household dairy income on average. 82 hubs have been supported so far, with 17 hubs graduating towards sustainability. Lessons learned include promoting hubs as facilitators not implementers, tailoring hubs to different contexts, strong governance being key to sustainability, and increasing private sector engagement and inclusion of women and youth.
Global health and sustainable food security: Why the livestock sectors of dev...Susan MacMillan
Slide presentation:
Global health and sustainable food security: Why the livestock sectors of developing countries matter
By Jimmy Smith
For the Global Animal Health Conference: Developing global animal health products to support food security and sustainability
17-18 October 2013
Arlington, Virginia
This document summarizes ILRI's work in West Africa. It notes that West Africa has a large livestock population that supports the livelihoods of many smallholder farmers. ILRI's main office for the region is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with additional staff in other countries. Opportunities for ILRI include scaling research programs and partnerships with development organizations. Challenges include limited staff and changing perceptions of ILRI's role. Current research focuses on sustainable intensification of mixed crop-livestock systems, value chains, livestock and water interactions, and pastoral systems.
The changing images of livestock in developmentILRI
Presented by Jimmy W. Smith at the Workshop on ‘The role of livestock in smallholder livelihoods’, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Agriculture and Food for Development, London, UK, 29 June 2016
Africa’s agricultural development promises much more than food securityILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, Director General, with Dolapo Enahoro, Susan MacMillan and Shirley Tarawali, University of Illinois, Champaign, 12 October 2016
Presented by Barbara Wieland at the First Joint International Conference of the Association of Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (AITVM) and the Society of Tropical Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, 4-8 September 2016
Livestock: Opportunities for addressing global development challengesILRI
Livestock play an important role in addressing global development challenges through inclusive economic growth, equitable livelihoods, improved nutrition and health, and sustainable ecosystems. Livestock contribute significantly to GDP and provide livelihoods for many smallholder farmers and landless people. However, meeting increased demand for livestock products in a sustainable way will require transforming smallholder systems through improved productivity and market access while supporting rural development and livelihoods.
Incubating a promising financial solution for the drylands: Toward sustainabl...ILRI
Presented by Andrew Mude at the Borlaug 2016 Dialogue side event on Climate Proofing One Third of the World: Tools for Resilient Drylands, Des Moines, 12 October 2016
- Livestock production is a major global industry, with the top 5 animal source foods representing $715 billion in value.
- Demand for meat is increasing faster in developing countries than developed ones. Asia and Africa will see the largest growth in demand through 2030.
- Meeting the rising demand for food by 2050 will require huge increases in cereal, dairy, and meat production globally.
- ILRI's mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on efficient, sustainable livestock systems. It has over 670 staff working across multiple countries.
- ILRI conducts research in areas like genetics, health, feeding, and policies to benefit livestock producers and consumers in developing nations.
A snapshot of some communication and knowledge management approaches used by...ILRI
Presented by Peter Ballantyne at the EC SHARE–FAO Coordination and Experience Sharing Forum on Food Security–Resilience Building, Addis Ababa, 7-8 December
Communications practices for livestock genetics for AfricaILRI
This document outlines best practices for communicating about livestock genetics research in Africa. It recommends building trust with audiences by listening to concerns, sharing values, and establishing a vision. Key strategies include mapping boundary partners, communicating consistently, using multiple formats, repeating messages, focusing on problem size, ensuring open access, removing jargon, combining facts with stories, establishing safety as the top priority, and emphasizing the international and long-term nature of the research. The goal is to engage citizens through transparent and accessible communication to ensure support for important genetic research.
Aflatoxins and animal health: Case studies from AfricaILRI
Presentation by Johanna Lindahl, Christine Atherstone and Delia Grace at a Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) workshop on 'Engaging the Health and Nutrition Sectors in Aflatoxin Control in Africa', Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23–24 March 2016.
This document outlines plans for the Centre of Excellence for Seed Industry (CoESI) in West Africa to be implemented by the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) in Nigeria. It discusses the need for CoESI due to yield losses in crops like cassava and opportunities in the seed value chain. The implementation strategy involves building strategic partnerships between NASC, farmers, industry, research institutions, and donors to strengthen Nigeria's seed system through activities at CoESI like training, quality control facilities, and market-responsive policies. The overall goals are to increase domestic seed production, exports, and entrepreneurship while ensuring national food security.
Digitally-enabled information and service platforms for pro-poor agro-livest...ILRI
Presentation by Ficarelli, P.P.; Samaddar, A.; Padmakumar, V.; Sharbendu Benerjee, S. Presentation to an ILRI- IBM Informal meeting, New Delhi, India, 31 August 2010
This document discusses sustainable development in Africa, focusing on health and wellbeing. It provides examples of how smart agribusiness using new technologies can promote more sustainable development in Africa. These include using satellite imaging, drones, sensors on livestock, and mobile phones to improve efficiency, resilience, and smallholder inclusion in agriculture. International organizations like CGIAR and ILRI are supporting efforts to transform smallholder systems through research, insurance programs, and building scientific capacity in Africa. Overall, the document advocates for development in Africa that promotes sustainability, health, and wellbeing through innovative, inclusive approaches tailored to the African context.
ILRI’s key programs to address infectious diseases, areas requiring internati...ILRI
Presentation by Fred Unger, Hu Suk Lee, Edward Okoth, Bernard Bett and Hung Nguyen-Viet at the Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development, Seoul, South Korea, 22 November 2022.
This document summarizes several knowledge products and resources from IFPRI and related organizations. IFPRI produces publications, tools, data, and conducts capacity strengthening. It has regional offices and supports country programs. ReSAKSS supports CAADP implementation in Africa through knowledge products. The Food Security Portal provides data, tools, and analysis related to the global food crisis. ASTI collects data on agricultural research and development spending globally. These organizations aim to provide resources and analysis to support evidence-based policymaking around food security, agriculture and development.
This document discusses how ICRISAT, an organization focused on semi-arid agriculture, is working to end hunger through knowledge sharing and innovation using new information and communication technologies (ICT). It highlights ICRISAT's programs and initiatives that develop open educational resources, personalized advisory services for farmers, and an ICT-enabled "Knowledge Cloud" platform. The goal is to transform agricultural education and extension by connecting researchers, educators, farmers and markets through mobile and online tools in order to improve food security.
Investment opportunities in livestock sector in Burkina FasoILRI
Presented by Augustine Ayantunde, ILRI, at the International Conference on Mid-term Evaluation of the Implementation of PNDES, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9–10 July 2018
Smart phone-based herd health management tool ILRI
Poster prepared by Solomon Gizaw, Crawford Revie, Gennaro Imperatore, Dagim Berhanu and Barbara Wieland for the Virtual Livestock CRP Planning Meeting, 8-17 June 2020. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
Influence of innovation platforms on information sharing, market access and n...ILRI
This document discusses a case study of the Tanzania Dairy Development Forum (DDF), an innovation platform that enables stakeholders in the Tanzanian dairy industry to collaborate. The study aims to understand how information sharing through the DDF influences market access and nurturing smaller platforms. It evaluates the DDF using a conceptual framework that analyzes its structure, members, decision-making processes, and external environment. Data collection methods include interviews and focus groups with DDF members and non-members to test hypotheses about the relationship between information sharing, market access, and support for smaller platforms.
This document outlines the IAR4D (Integrated Agricultural Research for Development) concept which proposes a new approach to agricultural research and development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The traditional linear model is being replaced by an interactive innovation systems approach that engages multiple stakeholders. Nine pilot projects are testing the IAR4D framework across three regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. The goals are to generate international public goods, improve benefits to end users over conventional approaches, and assess sustainability and scalability. Key principles include addressing both technical and institutional constraints holistically, and establishing innovation platforms to jointly identify problems and solutions through iterative learning and reflection.
ILRI's strategy focuses on using livestock research to improve food security and reduce poverty in Africa. It has three strategic objectives: 1) develop and promote sustainable, scalable practices that improve lives through livestock; 2) provide scientific evidence to persuade decision-makers to invest more in livestock; and 3) increase stakeholders' capacity to make better use of livestock science and investments. Key research areas include addressing the biomass crisis in intensifying smallholder systems, managing vulnerability and risk in drylands, improving food safety and addressing aflatoxins, advancing vaccine biosciences, and mobilizing biosciences to achieve food security in Africa. ILRI aims to prove livestock's potential, influence investment, and ensure sufficient capacity to effectively use
The document summarizes ILRI activities in Ethiopia, including developing and promoting science-based practices to improve livestock farming. Some key projects discussed are LIVES (Livestock and Irrigation Value Chains for Ethiopian Smallholders), which works to develop livestock and irrigation value chains, and the Ethiopia Livestock Masterplan, which ILRI is assisting the Ethiopian government to develop as a long-term vision and strategy for the livestock sector. The presentation also provides an overview of other projects involving research, capacity building, and influencing policies.
ILRI in East and Southeast Asia: Summary of current profile and emerging prio...ILRI
Presented by Steve Staal at the Stakeholder Consultation on the ILRI Strategy 2013-2022: Implications for East and Southeast Asia, Bangkok, 31 May 2013
Livestock research for Africa’s food security and poverty reductionILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, Shirley Tarawali, Iain Wright, Suzanne Bertrand, Polly Ericksen, Delia Grace and Ethel Makila at a side event at the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week, Accra, Ghana, 15-20 July 2013
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
Presentation by Dr Sikhalazo Dube from ILRI, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 1_Session3_TRIPS_WASDS_ILRI - This presentation outlines planned ILRI activities for the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems in the West African Sahel and Dry Savannas.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Poster by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione presented at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 29 November 2023.
A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Jef L. Leroy, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Delia Grace at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Milk safety and child nutrition impacts of the MoreMilk training, certificati...ILRI
Poster by Silvia Alonso, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Delia Grace and Jef L. Leroy presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Preventing the next pandemic: a 12-slide primer on emerging zoonotic diseasesILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Preventing preventable diseases: a 12-slide primer on foodborne diseaseILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Preventing a post-antibiotic era: a 12-slide primer on antimicrobial resistanceILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
The Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) in Vietnam was created in 2015 at the request of the Deputy Prime Minister to address food safety issues in the country. It brings together government agencies, ministries, and development partners to facilitate joint policy dialogue and improve food safety. Over eight years of operations led by different organizations, the FSWG has contributed to various initiatives. However, it faces challenges of diminished government participation over time and dependence on active members. Going forward, it will strengthen its operations by integrating under Vietnam's One Health Partnership framework to better engage stakeholders and achieve policy impacts.
Reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira species in UgandaILRI
Presentation by Lordrick Alinaitwe, Martin Wainaina, Salome Dürr, Clovice Kankya, Velma Kivali, James Bugeza, Martin Richter, Kristina Roesel, Annie Cook and Anne Mayer-Scholl at the University of Bern Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Bern, Switzerland, 29 June 2023.
Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated handling practices in bu...ILRI
Presentation by Patricia Koech, Winnie Ogutu, Linnet Ochieng, Delia Grace, George Gitao, Lily Bebora, Max Korir, Florence Mutua and Arshnee Moodley at the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Ecological factors associated with abundance and distribution of mosquito vec...ILRI
Poster by Max Korir, Joel Lutomiah and Bernard Bett presented the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
Poster by Lydiah Kisoo, Dishon M. Muloi, Walter Oguta, Daisy Ronoh, Lynn Kirwa, James Akoko, Eric Fèvre, Arshnee Moodley and Lillian Wambua presented at Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany, 20–22 September 2023.
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
Sexuality - Issues, Attitude and Behaviour - Applied Social Psychology - Psyc...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
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Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
GBSN - Biochemistry (Unit 6) Chemistry of Proteins
Update on ILRI in South Asia
1. Update on ILRI in South Asia
V. Padmakumar
ILRI Institute Planning Meeting
4-7 October 2016
2. Opportunities
• Largest livestock and human population
• Almost 600 million people depend on
livestock
• Rapidly growing market
• Informal sector is large and un attended
• National research programmes are
heavily focused on technology
4. Challenges
• Islands of excellence → Impact at scale
• Very strong national research programme-
IF, HR, Funds (Niche to be carved out)
• ICAR – highly bureaucratic organisation
• Scientific staff and country offices
• Overhead - for countries/regions
5. What we have been doing….
• Technology focus (Feed, FS)
• Technology uptake and market
access (VCT, Tools, IP, FO, SD)
• Influencing policies, programmes
(National CSF CP, Breeding policy)
6. This presentation is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
better lives through livestock
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