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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

    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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Knowledge Base

Information Tools

Our Latest News

Latest News and Articles

AFRAQ24: Blue Farming and the Future of Aquaculture in Africa

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November
2024

AFRAQ24: Blue Farming and the Future of Aquaculture in Africa

Aquaculture is vital to Africa's economies, contributing to sustainable food production, job creation, and…

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Botswana Hosts Stakeholders' Validation Workshop for National Blue Economy Strategy

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November
2024

Botswana Hosts Stakeholders' Validation Workshop for National Blue Economy Strategy

A three-day validation workshop with a wide range of stakeholders concluded on November 20, 2024, marking a…

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Accelerating Progress on AMR National Action Plans in Africa: High-Level Policy Dialogue at World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024

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November
2024

Accelerating Progress on AMR National Action Plans in Africa: High-Level Policy Dialogue at World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024

Time: 14:30-15:30 (Cameroon time)  Hosts: AU-IBAR & Africa CDC   At the 2024 World…

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Latest Resources

Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa
Published
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
Published
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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Engage with Us

Upcoming Events

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
23 Oct - 25 Oct

National Workshops for the Alignment of National Fisheries & Aquaculture Strategies

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Maseru, Lesotho
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
14 Oct - 16 Oct

Broad-Based Stakeholders’ Final Validation Workshop for the Draft National Blue Economy Strategy of Nigeria

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    14th - 16th October 2024 Abuja…
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
23 Sep - 27 Sep

1st Meeting of the Board of Directors for the SADC Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC)

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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