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25 Aug 23

Cross border Dialogue on Transhumance, Peace and Security between Turkana and Karamoja

August 25, 2023 (LODWAR, Kenya) The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development, with financial support of IOM, held a two-day dialogue session on transhumance, peace and security between Turkana (Kenya) and Karamoja (Uganda). In attendance were Members of Parliament, National and County Government Officials, Community Leaders, Women Representatives,…

20 Jun 23

FAO and IGAD Alert for Eastern Africa to increase Vigilance for Rift Valley Fever

RVF is an endemic vector-borne zoonotic disease that represents a threat to human, animal health and livestock in Eastern Africa region. The epidemiology of RVF is complex, making monitoring of risk and carrying out efficient and timely control measures challenging. To increase knowledge on RVF epidemiology and inform disease management…

18 May 23

Key Outcomes/Resolutions for Ratification and Domestication of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance by Djibouti:

Representatives of the Djibouti National Assembly and representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Panel Affairs and Interior; upon completion of a National High Level Meeting on IGAD Transhumance Protocol held on 17th – 18th May, 2023 hereby make the following resolutions and recommendations:…

11 May 23

Uganda National Meeting Towards Drafting of Pastoral Laws in Line with the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance

May 9, 2023 (ENTEBBE, Uganda) The IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development with financial support of the European Union held a three-day meeting to initiate dialogue on operationalization of the Transhumance Protocol through the national legislative framework in Uganda. In attendance were technical experts from the pastoralism sector…

18 Mar 23

IGAD Launches a Sustainable Ecosystem Management Project for Pastoralists in Cross-border Areas of the Region

March 16, 2023 (ASSOSA, Ethiopia) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with support from the Swedish Government, along with Member States Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda, assemble in the cross-border town of Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, to launch the Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) project that will enhance rangelands management…

21 Nov 22

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…

22 Sep 22

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…

22 Sep 22

Validation of Kenya National Strategy for Resilient and Sustainable Livestock Sector to Effects of Climate Change

21 Sep 22

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…