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Africa: AU-Ibar Hosts High-Level Workshop to Transform Pastoral Livestock Markets Across Africa

todayOctober 22, 2024 1

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Naivasha — The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR),with the funding of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is hosting a four-day high-level workshop in Naivasha, in a significant step towards transforming Africa’s pastoral economy

The African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform Technical Pillar Planning and Stakeholder Engagement workshop brings together experts and key stakeholders from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia to chart a transformative path for Africa’s pastoral communities.

The APMD Platform aims to drive market-led transformations in pastoralism, a vital livelihood for millions across the continent.

The Platform further seeks to integrate pastoralists into more lucrative livestock markets, in a bid to enhance their economic resilience.

APMD Platform project lead Prof Ahmed Elbeltagy said the workshop is a crucial part of that process, as it will validate priority actions, develop a robust technical implementation plan, and identify both implementers and beneficiaries of the platform’s initiatives.

“It aims to address the challenges facing pastoralist communities while unlocking the vast potential of pastoral markets on the continent,” he said.

The APMD Platform contributes to key African Union strategies such as Agenda 2063 and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).

With a focus on sustainable development and rural resilience, the platform is set to transform pastoral markets and uplift pastoral communities, providing a roadmap for Africa’s future.