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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

Dr. Huyam Ahmed

Director and Head of Mission

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Our Work

What We Do

  • animal-health

    Animal Health & Welfare

    Dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of Africa's animal populations.

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  • animal-production

    Animal Production

    Committed to increasing the production, productivity and resilience of livestock production systems.

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  • economic -trade--marketing

    Economic Trade & Marketing

    Dedicated to advancing the economic landscape of Africa's animal trade and markets.

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Validating the Implementation Plan: Gender Strategy for Aquatic Biodiversity

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April
2025

Validating the Implementation Plan: Gender Strategy for Aquatic Biodiversity

Date: Tuesday, 29th April 2025Time: 12:00–15:30 EATFormat: Virtual/OnlineDate: Tuesday, 29th April 2025Time:…

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AU-IBAR U-IBAR Champions Youth at the Forum of Young Africans on the Blue Economy

28

April
2025

AU-IBAR U-IBAR Champions Youth at the Forum of Young Africans on the Blue Economy

Toliara, Madagascar – 17 to 19 April 2025The second iteration of the Forum of Young Africans on the Blue…

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Continental Consultations Begin for Africa’s Donkey Development and Protection Strategy

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April
2025

Continental Consultations Begin for Africa’s Donkey Development and Protection Strategy

A Technical Working Group (TWG) comprising representatives from Regional Economic Communities (RECs), African…

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Latest Resources

Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa
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Opening Remarks by Director AU-IBAR: The inter-regional economic community meeting on coordination and mainstreaming of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Eradication initiatives in Africa
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Opening speech by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries during the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group
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Upcoming Events

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
04 Aug - 08 Aug

The 37th Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC)

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    Cameroon
09:35 AM - 04:35 PM
22 Jul - 24 Jul

SMP-AH Workshop

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Nairobi, Kenya
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
26 Jun - 27 Jun

The Pan African Donkey Conference

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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