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Multi Stakeholder Forum to Strengthen Feed/Fodder Value Chains Using Technology Innovations in IGAD Cluster II
Recurrent droughts, floods and other climate-related disasters have eroded the livelihoods of communities in IGAD cluster III (Mandera ecosystem of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia). It has resulted in chronic food insecurity, protracted competition and conflicts over livestock and access to pasture and water resources and unwarranted loss of human life. IDDRSI PCU in collaboration with […]
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5th Regional Feed & Rangeland Platform Meeting and Validation of Predictive Model of Rangeland Forage Status for Early Warning
Cognizant of the challenges facing fragile rangeland ecosystems at regional level, the IGAD regional rangeland management strategy framework was put forth as a means to address the problem of weak linkages and coordination policies. Amongst them, is mainstreaming climate adaptation and mitigation into rangelands management planning; strengthening existing regional rangeland forage monitoring for drought early […]
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Ethiopia-Kenya Cross Border Meeting on Livestock Trade
Cross-border livestock trade in the IGAD region has been going on amongst communities especially along the borders of Kenya – Uganda and Kenya – Ethiopia, where both formal and informal trade has been recorded highly. A study commissioned by RPLRP project showed that informal trade in live animals and hides and skins remains an important […]
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IGAD/ICPALD Regional Meeting on Promotion of Livestock Related Standards to Enhance Market Access and Expansion
Introduction Development and application of Grades and Standards (G & S) is becoming a critical component of regional and international agreements, making their harmonization important to enhance regional, continental (AfCFTA) and international trade in agriculture commodities including livestock and livestock products. Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Center for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) supported […]
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Regional Meeting for Update on the Status of Livestock Trade with MENA and Assessing Key Gaps of Trading/Marketing Agents
The IGAD region is rich in livestock resources. Moreover, the region is in close proximity to Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the animals are adapted to the citizens of the Gulf. However, the market share of the region so far is limited to about 50% of the live animal and 10% of the […]
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Regional Consultative Meeting on the Outbreak of Unknown Camel Disease in Border Areas
During the months of May and June 2021, an outbreak of an unknown camel disease was reported from Ethiopia, in the regions of Oromia and Somalia. The disease was suspected to have a link to infections in humans, affecting nearly 200 people according to World Health Organization 2021 field report of June 12, 2021. Symptoms […]
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7th Regional Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS) and Animal Health Certification (AHC) Coordination Meeting with Member States
Background LITS is becoming a pre-requisite for exporting countries to implement in order to access export markets since it is an effective means to successfully protect public health, food safety and contain or respond to an outbreak of an infectious animal disease. It is also a useful tool in breeding program and curbing cattle rustling. […]
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Regional Training on Transparency Provisions of the WTO SPS Agreement Conducted for NNA and NEP of IGAD Member States
Background Under WTO SPS agreement, countries are required to publish all sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS measures) and notify changes to SPS measures. Therefore, countries are required to identify a single central government authority to be responsible for the notification requirements of the SPS Agreement (the notification authority). They are further required to establish an […]
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Rolling Out Feedlot Establishment and Management Training for NEALCO Members
Background South Sudan national North Eastern Livestock Council (NEALCO) chapter was established in March 2017 with the main objective of initiating a national drive to recruit national livestock associations as its members. It was also to promote, coordinate, share information and advocate for enhanced trade in livestock and livestock products within North and Eastern Africa […]
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Institutional Support to Strengthen South Sudan NEALCO Chapter to Deliver its Functions
Background The North Eastern Africa Livestock Council (NEALCO), South Sudan national chapter was established in March 2017 with the main objective of initiating national drive to recruit national livestock associations as its members. It has the mandate to promote, coordinate, share information and advocate for enhanced trade in livestock and livestock products within North and […]
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Christine Norah
