1. Poultry Group Objective To generate knowledge through action- oriented research, synthesis and disseminate results/lessons learnt about value-chain development

2.  Technology adaptation and generation  Lab-based  On-station  On-farm Experimental (controlled setting) Experimental (controlled setting)  Technology application  Organizational issues  Institutional issues  Diagnostic research  Action research  Impact research Developmental (uncontrolled setting) Developmental (uncontrolled setting) Focus Methods Research Approach and Process

3. Research Areas Input supply and services – Input supply Breeds (layers & Broilers), feed, vaccine & its accessories, drugs, equipment, brooders, mini-incubators in urban, peri-urban and rural settings – Credit Developing engagement modalities and procedures with financial institutions, M&E of the credit performance and Insurance Extension – Knowledge management Need assessment, assembly, delivery and feed back – Capacity building Need assessment & implementation, M&E – Market information and linkages Developing and delivering appropriate market information system and develop appropriate linkage with other actors in the VC Production – Production technologies- breeds, feed and health – Production management- housing, feeding, brooding, hygiene, – Production systems – Urban, peri-urban and rural

4. Research Areas (2) Post harvest handling, processing and marketing – Post harvest handling and management – Processing- slaughtering and packaging – Marketing and distribution- assessment of existing marketing and distribution system and identify constraints – Consumption and food safety- come-up with alternative ways of consuming poultry and poultry products and come up with food safety standards Cross cutting issues – Gender in market oriented development- ensuring participation and benefit women and youth in the CV – Environmental implications of market oriented development – Post slaughter waste management system, and recycling

5. Role of graduate students Ensure that graduate students work on the identified researchable topics that are relevant for the development of VC

6. Promotion of R4D out puts Field visits/study tours Farmer’s day Demonstration Experience sharing Technology exhibition