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International Multiplication Symposium

The multiplication Symposia dubbed “Enhancing Livestock Productivity through Science, Technology and Innovation” was held on 22nd- 24th May 2017 at ARC hotel, Egerton University, Kenya. A total of 80 participants drawn from Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi and Ghana attended the symposia. 57 of both oral and poster presentations were made; 10 exhibitions were made.

The symposia facilitated the multiplication of project results regarding improvement of productivity of indigenous livestock and promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation in the management of indigenous livestock. This brought stakeholders together to initiate new co-operations and further adoption of the concepts ensuring project sustainability.

The presentations were as follows;

DAY 1 - MONDAY, 22ND MAY

SESSION I  
GENERAL OUTPUTS
CHAIR: Dr. J. A. Odedire
T. Gondwe

Results of the situation analysis of the state of S&T and innovative potential and R&D investment in indigenous livestock

M. Ambula Labour Market Needs Assessment – Dairy Sector
J. K. Chikoti Initiatives towards enhancing gender roles in the livestock industry
S. O. Oseni International collaboration through research and development projects: Experiences and lessons from iLINOVA and DAIRYCHAIN
SESSION II  
STAKEHOLDER FORA
CHAIR: Dr. T. Rewe
T. Gondwe A preview of stakeholder fora within the DAIRYCHAIN and iLINOVA projects
F. Bonsu Results of stakeholder fora in Ghana
J. A. Odedire Stakeholder fora and their impacts in Nigeria
S. Miyumo Sharing the Kenyan experience of stakeholder fora and their impacts
P. Mayuni Stakeholder fora in Malawi, enhanced use of ST&I in livestock management

DAY 2 - TUESDAY, 23ND MAY

SESSION III  
CURRICULUM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAIR: Mrs. J. K. Chikoti
J. Khobondo Competence-based curricula development for Diploma and BSc Animal Science
O. Oyebanji Dairy curriculum development: Experiences and lessons in competence based learning
T.O. Okeno Competence- based curriculum development for MSc Dairy Science
D. Ouma Business Incubation curriculum development: Entrepreneurship
SESSION IV
RESEARCH-INDUSTRY/ LABOUR CIVIL SOCIETY LINKAGES
CHAIR: Dr. C. B. Wasike
T. Rewe The HEI- Labour market and Research-industry/civil society linkages activities within DAIRYCHAIN and iLINOVA projects
L. Banda An overview of ST&I projects undertaken in Malawi
J. A. Odedire An overview of ST&I and study research projects undertaken in Nigeria
I. Coffie An overview of study research projects undertaken in Ghana
T. K. Muasya A summary of ST&I and study research projects in Kenya
SESSSION V
INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
CHAIR: Mrs. P. Mayuni
V. Kiplangat Extension
K. Ouma Agri-journalism
S. Williams Extension
C. Amini Project management
R. Adeyemo Extension
L. Omadime Project management
M. Muriuki Agri-journalism

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, 24TH MAY

SESSION VI
MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE
CHAIR: Mr. F. Bonsu
W. K. Munene/A. K. Kahi Building Capacity for strengthening the Livestock Value Chain
W. K. Munene/A. K. Kahi Strategic Plan of the “Centre Excellence for Livestock Innovation and Business 2017-2022 Innovate, Invest, Incubate
SESSION VII
CAPACITY BUILDING, NETWORKING PROGRAMS AND VISIBILITY OF THE PROJECTS
CHAIR: Mr. I. Coffie
C. B. Wasike Achievements of capacity building programs within iLINOVA and DAIRYCHAIN (Summer camps)
T. O. Okeno African Dairy Academy (DairyAcademy)
V. O. Otieno Project website and its content; availability of information and accessibility
S. Miyumo Project publications and their availability
L. Muhambe 1st World Congress on Innovations for Livestock Development (WCILD)
L. Muhambe Regional Conference on Dairy Education and Training in Africa
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