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APMD Stakeholders’ Coordination and Engagement of Technical Working Group

AU-IBAR convened a pivotal three-day Stakeholders’ Coordination Workshop for the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform from April 9-11, 2025. The workshop brought together 50 key implementing stakeholders, including representatives from COMESA and ECOWAS, to advance market-driven transformations in pastoral livestock systems across Africa aimed at finalizing the 2025-2026 action plan for Nigeria. Objectives of the workshop The workshop’s objectives were to: Beyond the […]

AU-IBAR : APMD Platform Launch Signals New Era for Africa’s Pastoral Livestock Sector

The pastoral livestock sector in Africa has received a transformative boost with the launch of the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform. This ambitious initiative is designed to address long-standing challenges faced by pastoral communities, particularly in the Horn of Africa and Sahel regions, using data-driven and market-focused strategies. Spearheaded by the African Union Inter-African […]

Upcoming Event: Regional and International Partners’ Workshop on African Pastoral Market Development Platform – 19-20 June 2024

AU-IBAR, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF), is pleased to announce the establishment and launch of the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform. This revolutionary pan-African effort intends to promote market-driven, adaptive reforms in pastoralism, which is an important component of Africa’s Inclusive Agricultural Transformation. The APMD Platform: A Vision for […]