Category Archives: Gender

Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam
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Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) was launched in Vietnam in 2022 and aims to transform the livestock sector in Son La Province by the end of 2024. Known locally as ‘Chăn-hênh,’ the initiative focuses on addressing the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities through five intervention work packages. A significant aspect of Chăn-hênh’s strategy is the formation and support of livestock farmer groups (FGs), which provide forums for capacity development and market access. Continue reading →

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023
Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Cambodia / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Gender / GHG Emisssions / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Meat / Pigs / policy / Poultry / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023

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At the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC2023) held in Lao PDR from November 21-24, 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducted a session on advancing sustainable livestock systems. During the afternoon of Day 4, ILRI researchers and partners engaged in discussions covering topics ranging from food safety to genetic improvements, showcasing their commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Continue reading →

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security
Advocacy / Agri-Health / Agriculture / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / Diet / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Food Systems / Gender / GHG Emisssions / Human Health / ILRI / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / policy / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-organized the CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam on 21 November 2023 in Hanoi. With the theme ‘Advancing science for food security through collaborative initiatives,’ the meeting served as a platform for national and CGIAR researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge research findings and innovations. Continue reading →

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities
Animal Health / Cattle / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Gender / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / PIL / Research / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities

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Livestock sector experts gathered in Phu Yen District, Son La Province on 21 June 2023, to discuss strategies for transforming the sector and improving the lives of these communities.  Continue reading →

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now
Cambodia / Cattle / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Food Systems / Forages / Gender / Human Health / ILRI / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

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The 14th issue of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from January to June 2023 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of 2023. Continue reading →

SAPLING initiative’s stakeholder consultation proposes priority activities for northwest Vietnam
Animal Breeding / Cattle / Crop-Livestock / Feeds / Forages / Gender / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Pigs / PIL / Poultry / Research / Vietnam

SAPLING initiative’s stakeholder consultation proposes priority activities for northwest Vietnam

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In early October this year, a stakeholder engagement meeting was held in Mai Son District, Son La Province to consult Vietnamese partners and farmers on the planned interventions of the CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion. Continue reading →

New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam
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New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam

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A two-day workshop, 20-21 April 2022, kicked off the One CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) in Son La Province, Northwest Vietnam. The workshop brought together 80 key stakeholders from the province including local authorities, farmers, researchers, private sector actors and the SAPLING team to discuss ways to make the livestock sector in Northwest Vietnam more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable. Continue reading →

Thông cáo báo chí: Khởi động sáng kiến mới dựa vào chăn nuôi giúp cải thiện sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới ở vùng cao Tây Bắc
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Thông cáo báo chí: Khởi động sáng kiến mới dựa vào chăn nuôi giúp cải thiện sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới ở vùng cao Tây Bắc

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Trong hai ngày 20-21 tháng 04 năm 2022 đã diễn ra hội thảo khởi động sáng kiến mới của One CGIAR ‘Sáng kiến năng suất chăn nuôi bền vững vì sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới’ (gọi tắt là SAPLING) tại tỉnh Sơn La. Hội thảo có sự tham dự của khoảng 80 đại biểu, là đại diện của chính quyền địa phương các cấp, nông dân, khu vực tư nhân, nhóm cán bộ nghiên cứu SAPLING nhằm tìm giải pháp giúp chuyển đổi ngành chăn nuôi ở khu vực Tây Bắc, giúp ngành chăn nuôi gia tăng năng suất, khả năng phục hồi, tính công bằng và bền vững hơn. Continue reading →