What kind of evidence does ILRI aim to provide?

ILRI, or the International Livestock Research Institute, focuses on providing scientific evidence that supports agricultural policies, particularly in relation to livestock and the agricultural sector. This type of evidence is crucial for policymakers as it informs decisions on practices that can enhance productivity, sustainability, and food security. By grounding agricultural policies in robust scientific research, ILRI helps to ensure that the strategies developed are effective and based on the best available data.

While other forms of evidence might be relevant in different contexts—such as legal evidence for trade agreements or marketing evidence for livestock products—ILRI's mission is specifically centered around research and its application in agriculture, which ultimately impacts economic, environmental, and societal factors in the livestock sector. This focus on scientific evidence emphasizes the importance of research in formulating sound agricultural policies that can lead to tangible improvements in livestock systems globally.