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Validation of IGAD Regional Strategy for Resilient and Sustainable Livestock Sector to Effects of Climate Change
July 6, 2022 (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia) The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) in partnership with the World Bank Group held a two-day session for the validation of the IGAD regional strategy for resilient and sustainable livestock sector to effects of climate change. The meeting was attended by technical teams from Ministries […]
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National Training on Livestock Entrepreneurship for Private Sectors and Extension Staff in Uganda
The IGAD countries are rich in livestock resources and livestock is known to support livelihoods, support nutrition and food security, and a good source of income. Unemployment however, is common in the region. There are a lot of unemployed and jobless youths. Most of those in the livestock farming are neither doing the business well […]
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Validation of Animal Feed Inventory and Feed Balance for Somalia
June 21-22, 2022 (GAROWE, Puntland State of Somalia) Hon. Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, Minister of Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry (MOLAH) officially opened the validation workshop. Pillar leads, Ministry representatives, FAO and IGAD representatives, addressed the participants. All appreciated the importance of having clear data on available animal feed versus demand in the country, bearing […]
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National Meeting on Ratification and Domestication of IGAD Protocol on Transhumance and Drafting of Pastoral Codes
June 18, 2022 (TORIT, South Sudan) The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development held a two-day national meeting on ratification and domestication of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol in Torit. The meeting was attended by Policy Makers from Transitional National Legislative Assembly, notably from the committee of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, committee of […]
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Message from the Founding ICPALD Director
Dr. S. J. Muchina Munyua served as the ICPALD Director from 2012-2022, overseeing the growth of the institution from inception. We examine how this unfolded and capture some wisdom nuggets, which are relevant for building into the future. (Click here for full story)
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Program for Climate Smart Livestock Development in the IGAD Region – Validation of National Report for the Republic of Djibouti
Chronic food insecurity, protracted competition and conflicts over natural resources such as pasture and water for their livestock and occasionally unwarranted loss of human life because of increased frequency of drought has been the order of pastoral communities in IGAD region attributed to effects of climate change. Moreover, increasing human population results in additional food […]
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Program for Climate Smart Livestock Development in the IGAD Region – Validation of National Report for the Federal Democratic Republic of Somalia
Chronic food insecurity, protracted competition and conflicts over natural resources such as pasture and water for their livestock and occasionally unwarranted loss of human life because of increased frequency of drought has been the order of pastoral communities in the IGAD region, attributed to effects of climate change. Moreover, increasing human population results in additional […]
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Seasonal Rangeland Forage Prediction (June-September 2022)
Encourage the private sector to scale up commercial fodder production business, and invest in the feed and fodder supply value chain. Close monitoring and institutionalisation of contingency plans in areas expected to have depressed rainfall performance and flooding for early action planning. Support water harvesting and conservation techniques in areas expected to receive rainfall. Activation […]
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Second Training of Data Collectors in Feed Inventory and Balance Sheet for Uganda
Assistant Commissioner Animal Nutrition (MAAIF), Dr. Stephen Kajura, officially opened the five-day training on behalf of Director of Animal Resources (DAR). He thanked FAO, IGAD and the consultants for support given to Uganda in terms of capacity building of staff across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA); offering direct support in developing tools for generating […]
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Program for Climate Smart Livestock Development in the IGAD Region – Validation of National Report for the Republic of Kenya
Chronic food insecurity, protracted competition and conflicts over natural resources, such as pasture and water, for their livestock and occasionally unwarranted loss of human life because of increased frequency of drought has been the order for pastoral communities in IGAD region, attributed to effects of climate change. Moreover, increasing human population results in additional food […]
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