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International Land Coalition Rangelands Initiative: Making rangelands secure

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ACTIVE Feb 2028

Emerging public health threats in Africa’s drylands

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2025

Adopting technologies to enhance productivity, resilience and equity in ruminant livestock resources under pastoral systems of Africa

  • Ojango, Julie M.K.
  • Kirui, Peter
  • Tumanka, F.O.
  • Rowan, T.N.
  • Pedreira, B.C.
  • Mason, K.M.
  • Martinez, C.C.
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Unlocking sustainable livestock’s potential through research for better lives and a better planet: ILRI Corporate Strategy 2024–2030

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