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Nairobi · NairobiThe International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) joins the global community in mourning the death of Sir David Nabarro on Saturday 26 July 2025. He was a visionary who dedicated his life to public service, systems thinking, and human health and nutrition. His wisdom, humility, and unrelenting commitment to inclusive development have left an indelible mark on the world as well as ILRI.
Sir David was a friend and colleague to many at ILRI and…See the Story
Remembering Sir David Nabarro

Tanzania · TanzaniaEnabling resilience through participatory agroecological practicesIn the dry heartlands of central Tanzania, smallholder farmers have long battled poor soils, scarce water, low livestock productivity and unpredictable weather. These challenges, made worse by climate change and weak market systems, have left families struggling to grow enough food and earn a reliable income.
To help mitigate these challenges, the ResComm II project, short for ‘En…Read Article
ResComm II showcases farming innovations to grow resilience in Tanzania's semi-arid regions

Entrepreneurs · Addis AbabaIn Adama, a city just an hour from Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Ibso Kemal and Eden Samuel sell fried chicken in their street stalls. The two vendors are part of a new initiative to reduce youth unemployment and increase meat consumption.
These chicken frying businesses, established through the support of the International Livestock Research Institute’s Tropical Poultry Genetics Solutions (TPGS) project in partnership with the Ministry of La…Read Article