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ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026
Showcasing AU-IBAR’s Vision for Livestock Transformation
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2024 - 2028
AU-IBAR Strategic Plan
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A Continental Strategy for Countries with Special Needs
Strengthening PPR Eradication in Conflict-Affected and Security-Fragile African Union Member States
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Driving Impact in Africa’s Animal Resources Sector
AU-IBAR 2025 Annual Report
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About AU-IBAR
We provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa.
AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the
African Union Commission (AUC)
, headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE).
Dr. Huyam Ahmed
Director and Head of Mission
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What
We Do
Animal Health & Welfare
Dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of Africa's animal populations.
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Animal Production
Committed to increasing the production, productivity and resilience of livestock production systems.
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Economic Trade & Marketing
Dedicated to advancing the economic landscape of Africa's animal trade and markets.
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Knowledge Base
Information
Tools
E-Platforms
Facilitate connection, collaboration, and knowledge management and sharing for stakeholders across the continent
AU-IBAR Repository
Preserve, Organise and find Publication, Reports, Articles etc
African Animal Genetic Resources Information System (AAGRIS)
An African Animal Genetic Resources Information System that will improve information analysis and dissemination
2026 Year of Water Sustainability
Assuring Sustainable Water Availability & safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063
The Africa Water Vision 2026 advances climate-resilient water security by promoting integrated water management and strengthening livestock and fisheries systems, improving productivity and competitiveness, and supporting economic growth, especially in rural economies.
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April
2026
Turning Feed Data into Opportunity for Cameroon’s Livestock Transformation
Cameroon's livestock sector is essential to the national economy, accounting for more than 40% of…
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09
April
2026
APMD webinar 2026 series- Building efficient livestock market ecosystem in Africa's pastoral regions
Based on the consumption of livestock and livestock products, production and tradeable market segments,…
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April
2026
Africa’s AMR Challenge: The Urgency Highlighted at the WOAH Standards Workshop
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a distant or emerging threat, but is a present and escalating…
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AU-IBAR 2025 Annual Report
Published
2026
Market Insight Note: Livestock Market Systems Development in Kenya
Published
2026
Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy: a water secure and resilient Africa with safe sanitation for all
Published
2026
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Upcoming
Events
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
19 Nov - 21 Nov
2nd VETEd Africa Congress
Event Type
Physical
Venue
Rabat, Morocco
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
11 May - 12 May
Continental Expert Training Workshop and Awareness Raising for AU Member States and other Stakeholders on Processes and Procedures for Effective Participation in Global Fora
Event Type
Online
Venue
Online
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
27 Apr - 29 Apr
Private investments in pastoral market systems through structured financing partnerships and B2B market matchmaking
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Physical
Venue
Abuja, Nigeria
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Unlocking Africa's Animal Resources
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
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Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment
Regional Economic Communities
Centres of Excellence
Development Partners
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Animal Health
Animal Production
Economics, Trade & Marketing
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AU-IBAR Strategic Outlook
AU-IBAR Strategic Plan: 2024-2028
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Livestock and Apiculture
Africa Platform for Animal Welfare (APAW)
Africa Women in Animal Resources Farming & Agribusiness Network (AWARFA-N)
Association of African Veterinary Education Establishments (2A2V-E)
International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC)
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS)
African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (AWFishNet)
Network of African Union Centres of Excellence in Fisheries & Aquaculture
Policy Research Network for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PRNFAA)
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFADATA)
African Animal Genetic Resources Information System (AAGRIS)
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