CGIAR, January 20 2023

Figure: Pictured (from L to R): Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director General of IITA and CGIAR Regional Director, Continental Africa, and Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Board of Trustees and CGIAR have appointed Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems. Prof. Djikeng is a globally-recognized expert in developing multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and global research and development programs focused on agricultural development, livestock development, and human health. Read the announcement here.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Board of Trustees and CGIAR have appointed Dr. Simeon Ehui as Director General for IITA and Regional Director for Continental Africa for CGIAR. In this role, Dr. Ehui will build on IITA and CGIAR’s proven track record of impact, working with teams and partners to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resources across Africa. Read the announcement here.

Dr. Claudia Sadoff, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR, said, “I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Ehui and Professor Djikeng to CGIAR. As innovative and strategic professionals, they will contribute to driving CGIAR’s research agenda and building on IITA, ILRI and CGIAR’s proven track record of impact, helping advance our mission to transform food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.”