On 26 September 2013, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU) signed a memorandum of understanding. The main objective is to establish a long-term relationship to exploit complementary research, institutional development and capacity development skills. This framework of collaboration with ILRI includes a specific objective to establish joint … Continue reading
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Multiplying local value chain facilitation capacities in Uganda
The project on ‘assessing the impact of African Swine Fever in smallholder pig systems and the feasibility of potential interventions‘ recently began field work in Gulu district (Uganda). To characterize the smallholder pig systems and animal health constraints, project staff used some components of the value chain assessment toolkit developed by the Smallholder Pig Value … Continue reading
Africa / Animal Health / ASF / East Africa / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Pigs / Uganda
Uganda workshop kicks off project to assess the impact of African swine fever
On 13 May 2013, the “Assessing the Impact of African swine fever (ASF) in smallholder pig systems and the feasibility of potential interventions” project held a kick-off workshop in Kampala. Led by the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA), the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Makerere University, the project is … Continue reading
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish 