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Regional Experience sharing workshop on Breed Management and Improvement to increase beef production in ASALs of IGAD Region, June 7- 9th June, 2018; DebreZeit, Ethiopia
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region is home to 360 million ruminants which contributes to poverty alleviation, provide food security and increased income. The sector is however challenged by inadequate breeding technologies which if well harnessed can improve production and productivity to improve income among livestock keepers. The extensive genetic diversity found in various […]
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National Legal Experts Meeting on finalizing on the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance for South Sudan 13-14-06-2018, Juba
The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) this morning kickstarted a two day national meeting in Juba, South Sudan bringing together legal and policy level experts from the Government of South Sudan to produce final documents for adoption of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance. During the opening ceremony, Ambassador David Boum, Director […]
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ICPALD undertook assessment of Alternative markets for meat export to Hong Kong, 29-31st May, 2018
Background The IGAD member states export live animals and meat to Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market meeting only 50% and 10% annual demand respectively despite the close proximity and rich resources among others. The MENA market is however seasonal with high peaks during the Hajj season when millions of live animals are exported […]
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ICPALD holds a Policy and Legal Experts’ Meeting for Kenya on IGAD Protocol on Transhumance
The workshop was officially opened by Mr. Peter Wamunyu, Director of Foreign Services in his official statement. He reiterated that enhancing regional cooperation on Transhumance is paramount given that the IGAD region depends on livestock production. Other remarks were made by Dr Adan Bika, on behalf of ICPALD Director, Hon Adan Haji Yussuf who is […]
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QC, IGAD ink deal to support Horn of Africa.
QC, IGAD ink deal to support Horn of Africa. QATAR Charity (QC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to enhance cooperation in the field of emergency relief, humanitarian assistance and sustainable development in the Horn of Africa. Signed in the presence of the UN Secretary-General’s Humanitarian Envoy, Dr […]
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Promotion of Regional and International Livestock Trade- 2nd May, 2018; Naivasha, Kenya
IGAD and FAO have jointly been implementing a regional project on “Improving Supply of Safe and Quality Livestock and Meat Exported from the Horn of Africa to Middle East and North African Countries” financed by Italian International Cooperation. Several efforts including facilitating the private sector participation in Gulf Food Fair, training of trade counselors, exploring […]
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Regional meeting on Domestication of Regional and National Animal Welfare strategies, 30th April, 2018, Naivasha – Kenya
IGAD Center for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) developed and validated the regional Animal welfare strategy (2017 -2021) with member states (MS). Subsequently four MS were supported to develop their national strategies (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia/ Somaliland and Sudan). The strategies are aimed at promoting national compliance with good animal welfare practices by the public […]
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Regional meeting to Introduce and validate Awareness Materials on Import Requirements, 1st May, 2018, Naivasha, Kenya,
IGAD and FAO have jointly been implementing a regional project on “Improving Supply of Safe and Quality Livestock and Meat Exported from the Horn of Africa to Middle East and North African Countries”. The project has facilitated a number of activities such as strengthening of livestock policy hubs, training of trade counselors, establishment of IGAD-MENA […]
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3rd Regional Fodder and Range Platform in IGAD Member States to enhance Feed Security, 11-12th April 2018, Naivasha- Kenya
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) have been implementing a Partnership Program (PP) funded by Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) which supports the improvement of community’s and households’ food and nutrition security to boost resilience to the frequent drought in the IGAD region through various interventions. […]
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Training of Trade counselors stationed in Embassies of IGAD countries located in Middle East, Asia and Some African importing countries ; Entebbe – Uganda
IGAD in partnership with FAO, with financial support from Italian Development Cooperation has been implementing the regional project; “Improving supply of safe and quality livestock and meat exported from the Horn of Africa to Middle East and North African (MENA) countries.” The project has provisions for training of trade counselors stationed in embassies located in countries […]
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