OUR FELLOWS
As one of the few animal breeders working in Zambia, Sylvia Harrison Ng’andu is somewhat unique. After graduating at the top of her class and obtaining a bachelor's degree in Agriculture in 2012 and a Master’s degree in Animal Breeding and Quantitative Genetics, she became a lecturer at the University of Zambia. Sylvia is currently leading a collaborative research program on enhancing the genetic potential of indigenous chicken breeds to boost production and productivity. For Sylvia, the GRASP Fellowship will allow her to understand further how marginalized groups can contribute to enhancing food security. The GRASP Fellowship will also provide opportunities for Sylvia to grow in areas such as project management, communication, and leadership – particularly in her role as mentor to a junior colleague.
“To develop and refine policy interventions for women and other marginalized groups involved in livestock rearing, we must better understand their roles in livestock production and, furthermore, what interventions work best to empower them.”
Area of Focus
Enhancing indigenous chicken production and productivity through the improvement of genetic potential and economic competitiveness of indigenous breeds