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Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Apr 19, 2024

Collaborating for Success in Inter-Regional Efforts to Eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)

The first five-year PPR Global Eradication Programme (PPR GEP) laid the groundwork, and insights gained during this period have informed the development of operational guides

The worldwide effort to combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is about to reach a defining moment with the upcoming Inter-Regional Economic Community Meeting. The event, organized by AU-IBAR and the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from April 21st to 24th, 2024, with the objective…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Apr 17, 2024

Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Highlights from the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group

Biosecurity emerged as a key concern, with calls for regional collaboration and structured protocols to address transboundary challenges and facilitate market access

From April 16th to 18th, 2024, AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD convened the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism to formulate knowledge products and discuss key recommendations for African fisheries reform and sustainable development. Mrs. Hellen Guebama, Fisheries Officer at AU-IBAR, speaking on…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Apr 10, 2024

Empowering Communities: Workshop on Livelihood Assessment for Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) in Ghana

The primary objective of the workshop is to conduct a preliminary socio-economic livelihood needs assessment within the Dusornu CREMA

From the 8th to the 12th of April 2024 in Ghana, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AU-IBAR are working together in empowering communities within the Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA). The context for this workshop lies within the broader framework of the 'Management of Mangroves…

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Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 26, 2024

Kenya has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) as the government plan to develop a Center of Excellence in Feed Technology Training

The Kenya Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) was officially launched by Halima Nenkare, the Director of Livestock Production in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

The livestock sector is a significant contributor to Kenya's GDP, employing over 50% of the agricultural labour force. The Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project aims to address challenges in Africa's Feed and Fodder sector by strengthening stakeholders. Despite the potential for the livestock sector to contribute to…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 13, 2024

Building Capacity for Data-driven Fisheries and Aquaculture Management

This effort aimed to improve data entry and transmission capabilities between member states, allowing for improved management of fisheries and aquaculture resources

AU-IBAR, with support from the European Union (EU) through the Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Development in Africa - Phase Two Project (FishGov 2), organised a training programme for AU Member States. The session, held on March 7th and 8th, 2024, in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya, was…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 07, 2024

The Role of Technology and Innovation in One Health Resilience: Insights from Somalia One Health Conference (SOHC) 2024

The Somali One Health Conference, organized by the Somali One Health Centre of Abrar University, serves as a biennial platform dedicated to expanding One Health knowledge and actions in Somalia and beyond

AU-IBAR recently took part in the 2nd Somalia One Health Conference held in Mogadishu from March 3rd to 5th, 2024, under the theme "Empowering One Health Workforce to Drive Positive Change for Somalia and the World." The Conference was attended by various representatives from Government and Stakeholders playing key roles…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 06, 2024

Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Livestock and Animal Health: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forge a Path Forward

The continued collaboration aims to strengthen disease control efforts, with a specific focus on Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) such as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and zoonotic diseases like Rabies

African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has maintained a valuable partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) over the years. On 1st of March 2023, a significant meeting took place when a delegation from FAO paid a courtesy visit to AU-IBAR. Led by Dr.Thanawat Tiensin, Director of Animal…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Feb 29, 2024

Advancing One Health: African Union's Digital Platform Initiative Takes Shape

One Health has gained prominence as an integrated approach to health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment

The recent Technical Workshop on the Development of the African Union Digital One Health platform signifies a significant advancement in Africa's quest to enhance health governance and management. Taking place from February 26th to 28th, 2024, in Naivasha, Kenya, this workshop united key stakeholders from across the continent to refine…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Feb 19, 2024

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Facilitates Second Practical Training on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Laboratory Techniques at Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV)

The primary objective of this five-day training program was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills essential for effective AMR surveillance, laboratory testing, animal pathogen isolation, and data collection and analysis techniques

AU-IBAR recently organised a practical training event in Dakar, Senegal, in collaboration with the Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV), in an effort to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From February 12th to 16th, 2024, ten animal health professionals and technicians from the Central African…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Feb 05, 2024

Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) meeting for French-Speaking Countries in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), East African Community (EAC), and UMA Regions

This event follows the success of the first Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) Forum online meeting held in September 2023

Introduction and Background Responding to the urgent need to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in animal health, the African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is organizing a virtual meeting. This event follows the success of the first Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) Forum online meeting held in September 2023. Scheduled…

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