Directorate / Ethiopia / ILRI / Kenya / Official

The view from Iain’s office – October/November 2014

The first day of October was not only exactly eight years to the day since I joined ILRI as Regional Representative for Asia, but also the ILRI@40 event in Nairobi at which we recognized 40 years of livestock research at ILRI/ILRAD/ILCA with staff and stakeholders. There were introductory remarks from representatives of the organizations that … Continue reading

EOHS / Ethiopia / ILRI / Official

Ergonomics risk assessment – ILRI Addis campus

As part of ILRI Ergonomic program, EOHS is planning to carry out ergonomic risk assessment across ILRI Addis campus. The ergonomic risk assessment is designed to begin with an ergonomic awareness session which will provide information on the basic overview of the principles of ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic exercises that would help one in … Continue reading

Engineering / Ethiopia / ILRI

ILRI Ethiopia engineering and facilities maintenance activities – October update

Hereunder is a glimpse on ILRI-ADD Campus wide activities: Excavation of underground deep water well/Bore hole:  Purpose: Self-sufficiency on water supply due to the fact the ever growing water shortage around premises of ADD-Campus  Status to date: 95% completed volume-wise Discharge Rate: 19 liter per sec Depth:300 meter  Service Duration: Min 10 years  Immediate Application: … Continue reading