Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment

AU-IBAR operates as a regional technical office under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE). This department is integral to the African Union's mission of promoting agricultural growth, rural development, and environmental sustainability. DARBE focuses on creating policies and strategies that support agricultural innovation, environmental protection, and sustainable use of natural resources, including marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Through DARBE, AU-IBAR leverages comprehensive policies and strategic frameworks to advance the livestock sector, contributing to Africa's socio-economic transformation and environmental stewardship, and working towards a vision of a prosperous, food-secure, and sustainable continent.