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ILRI@50 in Kenya

Celebrating ILRI’s 50 years of milestones & launching the new organizational strategy

 

Since its founding 50 years ago, ILRI has been a leader, through research, in driving equitable and resilient livestock systems for food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. Given the scale and speed of changes needed, ILRI is ready to do more.

This event recognizes and celebrates five decades of partnerships, research solutions and engagement that have generated impacts and achievements through livestock research. With its new Strategy 2024-2030, ILRI outlines a bold path for research, partnerships, and engagement to benefit over 300 million people in the Global South through sustainable livestock solutions addressing the climate crisis. 

Join us in celebrating five decades of research excellence and building a food-secure future.

  • 7:00-15:00 GMT
  • 9:00-17:00 EAT
  • 11:30-20:30 IST

Agenda

8:00Arrivals and registration
9:00Welcome and morning opening remarks
10:00Session 1: Inspirational case studies: success stories from partners and farmers
11:00Panel 1: Former ILRI Directors General and Board Chairs reflect on their experience
12:00Sharefair and Marketplace
13:00Lunch break
14:00Afternoon opening remarks
14:30Panel 2: Debate with ILRI alumni
15:30Session 2: The role of youth in transforming livestock systems and exciting futures for ILRI
16:30Session 3: Dialogue – Building a common future
17:10Closing
17:30Sharefair and Marketplace
18:00Evening Reception

A new corporate strategy 2024-2030

Building on 50 years of research and partnerships, ILRI's new strategy aims to transform food systems, improve climate and environmental health, and support 300 million people with sustainable livestock solutions.

Highlight of the new strategy