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FAO and IGAD Alert Sudan and South Sudan to Remain Vigilant for Rift Valley Fever
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human health, animal health, and livestock production, in the Eastern Africa Region and has also occurred in Mauritania. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of RVF risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase […]
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Validation of South Sudan National Strategy for Resilient and Sustainable Livestock Sector to Effects of Climate Change
Background ICPALD funded by the World Bank Group developed an IGAD regional strategy on resilient and sustainable livestock to effects of climate change. After validation of the regional strategy, three countries; Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan were selected for domestication with further financial support from the WB’s Program for Climate-Smart Livestock Systems (PCLS – P175704). […]
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Validation of Kenya National Strategy for Resilient and Sustainable Livestock Sector to Effects of Climate Change
Background ICPALD funded by the World Bank Group developed an IGAD regional strategy on resilient and sustainable livestock to effects of climate change. After validation of the regional strategy, three countries; Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan were selected for domestication with further financial support from the WB’s Program for Climate-Smart Livestock Systems (PCLS – P175704). […]
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Group Dynamics Training for Karamoja and Mandera Cluster Trainees
Introduction The training, held on 8-10 September 2022, was officially opened by Dr. Wamalwa Kinyanjui, Animal Health Expert, ICPALD, who reiterated the importance of group structure and how it is essential for the cross-border communities to develop groups for business growth and improved livelihood. Objectives ICPALD conducted the training to improve livestock keepers’ livelihood, improve […]
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Training on Resilience Enhancing Innovative Technologies, Investments and Practices in African Grown Staple Grains and Horticultural Products for Karamoja and Mandera Cluster Trainees
Background During the first year of IDDRSI Implementation Letter of the project, three studies were conducted in the Karamoja cluster to assess the relevance of existing drought resilience enhancing innovative technologies. They identified good practices for replication by the private sector in the cluster and beyond, as well as the challenges they face and how […]
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Training on Resilience Enhancing Technologies and Good Practices on Livestock and Fodder Value Chains
September 10, 2022 (LODWAR, Kenya) The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) IDDRSI IL project funded by USAID held a six-day session of training for selected trainees from Karamoja and Mandera clusters. from 5-10 September, in Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya. It was attended by participants from fodder and livestock cooperatives, butcher associations, […]
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Consultative Regional Meeting to Discuss Status of Elimination of Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) in the IGAD Region and Devise Solutions
Introduction Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) are restrictions that result from prohibitions, conditions, or specific market requirements that make importation or exportation of products difficult and/or costly. NTBs also include unjustified and/or improper application of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) such as sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and other Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT). NTBs arise from different measures […]
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Uganda National Meeting Towards Ratification and Domestication of the Transhumance Protocol
Background Pastoralism is estimated to be the main livelihood of 268 million people in Africa, and is critically dependent on mobility which facilitates the use of transient resources in areas of high and seasonal rainfall, ecological, and nutritional variability. Thirty percent of the 268 million is located in east Africa and the horn of Africa. […]
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Validation of Regional IGAD Strategy for Resilient and Sustainable Livestock to Effects of Climate Change
Whereas livestock is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the agriculture sector on the continent (accounting for about 9 percent of total emissions in SSA), it is also vulnerable to effects of climate change and has significant potential for contribution to mitigation efforts. These vulnerabilities are compounded not only by the uncertainties […]
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Training for Trading Agents Facilitating the Export of Livestock and Livestock products in Ethiopia
Introduction IGAD region is rich in livestock resources; it is an important means for livelihood, nutrition and income. The region has been exporting live animals and meat to the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries meeting over 50% (live animals) and about 10% (meat) of their market demand. However, the market share can be […]
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