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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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National capacity building workshop on data collection and management of animal genetic resources

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June
2025

National capacity building workshop on data collection and management of animal genetic resources

16-20 June 2025 - Lusaka, ZambiaAs part of the implementation of the Global Plan of Action (GPA) on Animal…

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Zambia Advances Policy Alignment with Continental Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy

16

June
2025

Zambia Advances Policy Alignment with Continental Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy

The Policy Framework and Reform Strategy (PFRS) for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa stands as one of the…

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Regional Webinar Commemorates World Food Safety Day 2025: Ensuring Safe Food for All in Africa

12

June
2025

Regional Webinar Commemorates World Food Safety Day 2025: Ensuring Safe Food for All in Africa

To commemorate World Food Safety Day 2025, a webinar was held on June 12, 2025, by AU-IBAR in partnership…

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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
    Palais de Congrès de Yaoundé…
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
08 Jul - 10 Jul

APMD Regional policy dialogue on the assessment of livestock trade policy inconsistencies including tariff and non-tariff barriers, and the support in development of a plan to accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA.

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Naivasha, Kenya.
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