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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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Fisheries Directors Set Out Next Steps for Fisheries Reform as FishGov2 Ends

21

October
2026

Fisheries Directors Set Out Next Steps for Fisheries Reform as FishGov2 Ends

Addis Ababa, 21 October 2026 – Directors of fisheries and aquaculture and experts from African Union Member…

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De-Risking Livestock Investments Through Real-Time Dashboards

16

October
2026

De-Risking Livestock Investments Through Real-Time Dashboards

The Blind Spot of a Billion-Dollar Industry Across the African continent, the…

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Putting Animal and Forage Seed at the Heart of Africa’s Seed Agenda

06

October
2026

Putting Animal and Forage Seed at the Heart of Africa’s Seed Agenda

AU-IBAR side event at the African Union Inaugural Seed Summit calls for an integrated animal and forage seed…

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Latest Resources

Mobilising Climate Finance for Livestock Transformation in the Global South
Published
Continental Stocktaking Assessment of Existing Policies and Capacities Promoting Sustainable Livestock Production Systems in Africa Programme
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Catalysing Transformation towards Sustainable Livestock Systems (LiveSys) - Fact Sheet
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Upcoming Events

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
02 Dec - 03 Dec

5th Project Steering Committee and 5th Project Technical Committee Meetings for Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy Project

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    AU-IBAR
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
19 Nov - 21 Nov

Community-Based Follow-Up Activity on Promoting Afforestation, Nature-Based Solutions and Enterprise Development for Conserving and Restoring Freshwater Ecosystems and Fish Stocks in the Lower Zambezi, Zambia

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Siavonga, Zambia
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
19 Nov - 21 Nov

2nd VETEd Africa Congress - Abstract submission is now open

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Rabat, Morocco
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